Dr. Yuchi Peter Peng MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
38660 Medical Center Drive California,About
Yuchi Peter Peng, MD, is a radiation oncologist in Lancaster, California, with an impressive career spanning 18 years. Radiation oncology involves the use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. It is one of the three primary specialties, the other two being surgical and medical oncology, also involved in the treatment of cancer. Dr. Peng currently has active privileges at several hospitals in the area, including Foothill Presbyterian Hospital and Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center. He studied at Indiana University and graduated in 1992. He then trained at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital. Dr. Peng is also a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Education and Training
Indiana University
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Guest Lecturer, American Cancer Society -
- Served the US Navy, San Diego Medical Center, 4 Years -
Internships
- Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- The United States, Opportunity, Continued Desire to Serve The People
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Photography, Music
Favorite professional publications
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Journal
Dr. Yuchi Peter Peng MD's Practice location
PALMDALE, CA 93551Get Direction
Lancaster, CA 93534Get Direction
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