Dr. Orlan Kenneth Macdonald M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
8929 Parallel Pkwy Kansas City KS, 66112About
Dr. Orlan Macdonald practices Radiation Oncology in Kansas City, KS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Macdonald 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
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 2002
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Primary extradural meningiomas: a report on nine cases and review of the literature from the era of computerized tomography scanning.
- Evaluation of the use of prophylactic cranial irradiation in small cell lung cancer.
- Evaluation of the role of radiation therapy in the management of malignant thymoma.
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
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