Dr. Athanasios Colonias M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
320 E North Ave Agh Radiation Oncolo Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Athanasios Colonias practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Colonias 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
Duquesne University
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
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