Dr. Laeton Pang M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
91-2135 Fort Weaver Road Suite B-120 Ewa Beach Hawaii, 96706About
Laeton Pang, MD, MPH, FACR, FACRO, serves as the operations medical director at the Cancer Center of Hawaii in the Honolulu on the island of Oahu. Dr. Pang is a leader in Hawaiiâ??s oncology professional community. Among his responsibilities at the practice with radiology and radiation oncology, he is a founding member of the Hawaii Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Pang also acts as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and serves as the radiation oncology representative to the Hawaii Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee. With over 20 years in practice, Dr. Pang maintains Board certification in his field of expertise and has had the honor of being named a Fellow of the American College of Radiology and in the American College of Radiation Oncology.
Education and Training
Tulane University
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1989
Tulane University of Louisiana 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Dr. Laeton Pang M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What can a CT scan of your brain detect?
A CT scan of the head is able to detect brain tumors and is a good first step to see if there's anything else that needs to be done. It might give some clues as to the nature of a tumor, but further testing or even surgery may be required to determine the type of tumor. Take it one step at a time. It's normal to be anxious, but don't jump to any conclusions prematurely. READ MORE
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Awards
- Fellow of the American College of Radiology, 2012
- Fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology, 2013
Internships
- University of Virginia
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Hobbies / Sports
- Fitness (TRX, spin cycle)
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
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