Dr. Gary A Fisher DO
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 Norwegian Plz Suite 205 Pottsville PA, 17901Rating
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Dr. Gary Fisher practices Radiation Oncology in Pottsville, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Fisher 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1973
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700 EAST NORWEGIAN STREET POTTSVILLE PA 17901