Dr. Alan S Tesler M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
16233 Sylvester Road Sw Suite 120 Seattle WA, 98166About
Dr. Alan Tesler practices Radiation Oncology in Seattle, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Tesler 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
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Differential effects of Pitressin on blood flow and oxygen extraction in canine vascular beds.
- Differential effects of Pitressin on blood flow and oxygen extraction in canine vascular beds.
- Tetrahydrocannabinol vs. prochlorperazine. The effects of two antiemetics on patients undergoing radiotherapy.
- Total body irradiation utilizing a single 60Co source.
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