Dr. Rachel Blitzblau MD, PHD, Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Rachel Blitzblau MD, PHD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

5/5(1)
Duke University Medical Center Box 3085 Durham North Carolina, 27710
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5/5

About

Dr. Rachel Blitzblau practices Radiation Oncology in Durham, North Carolina. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Blitzblau 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.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)

Internships

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology

Articles and Publications

  • Published Bibliography

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading, Exercising, Family Time

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Rachel Blitzblau MD, PHD's Practice location

Duke University Medical Center Box 3085 -
Durham, North Carolina 27710
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New patients: 919-668-5213, 919-684-8111, 800-394-4445
Fax: 706-434-8871

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