Dr. David N Lowther MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 S San Mateo Drive San Mateo CA, 94401About
Dr. David Lowther practices Radiation Oncology in San Mateo, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lowther 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1998
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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