Dr. Derick Anthony Hanlan M.D
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1701 N George Mason Dr Radiation Oncology D Arlington VA, 22205About
Dr. Derick Hanlan practices Radiation Oncology in Arlington, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Hanlan 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
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) MD 1969
University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 1969
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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