Dr. David A Buck M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2013 Jefferson St Sw First Floor Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. David Buck practices Radiation Oncology in Roanoke, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Buck 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1999
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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