Dr. Scot A. Fisher D.O.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Knights & Red Lion Roads Philadelphia PA, 19114About
Dr. Scot Fisher practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Fisher specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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