Robert Barriger
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5901 West Memorial Road Oklahoma City Oklahoma, 73142About
Dr. Robert Barriger practices Radiation Oncology in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Barriger 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
Indiana University
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Indiana University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Radiation Oncology Society, American Radium Society, Oklahoma State Medical Association, American Medical Association,
Articles and Publications
- Stereotactic Lung Cancer, Anal Cancer, Immuno-Compromised Patients and Lung Toxicity after Radiation Therapy
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Perseverance, Caring for People
Hobbies / Sports
- Running, Cycling, Golf, Guitar, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology and Physics
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Carl R. Bogardus MD800 Northeast 10th Street Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73104
- Shripal K. Bhavsar14117 North Rockwell Avenue Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73142
- Dr. Gary L Larson M.D.5501 N Portland Ave Oklahoma City OK 73112
- Dr. Kiran Prabhu M.D.2525 Nw Expressway Oklahoma City OK 73112
- Dr. John R Taylor M.D.5400 N Grand Blvd Oklahoma City OK 73112
- Dr. Michael Edwin Confer M.D.5911 W Memorial Rd Oklahoma City OK 73142