Melvin Deutsch MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
200 LOTHROP ST PITTSBURGH PA, 15213About
Dr. Melvin Deutsch practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Deutsch 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
New York University School of Medicine
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1964
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor- University of Pittsburgh -
Awards
- Received a Bronze Star for Heroes in Combat, 1967
Internships
- Kings County Hospital (General Surgery)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Radiology, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Radiation Society, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
Articles and Publications
- Over 140 articles in various peer-reviewed journals
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Respect for the Field, and a Little bit of Luck
Teaching and speaking
Professor at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Since 1979
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Reading
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