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Dr. Laurie Herscher M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Laurie Herscher M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

4/5(5)
6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 1200 Bethesda MD, 20817
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About

Dr. Laurie Herscher practices Radiation Oncology in Bethesda, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Herscher 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

Mechanical Engineering 1988

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 30 years of experience

Dr. Laurie Herscher M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 1200

6420 Rockledge Dr Suite 1200 -
Bethesda, MD 20817
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New patients: 301-896-2012
Fax: 301-897-1331

9905 MEDICAL CENTER DR -
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
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New patients: 301-309-6765
Fax: 301-309-2230

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Patient Experience with Dr. Herscher


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Dr. Laurie Herscher M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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