Dr. Shona Dougherty MD, PHD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Shona Dougherty practices Radiation Oncology in Tucson, AZ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Dougherty 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
University Of Edinburgh, College Of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine MD
Polish School of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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