Dr. Christopher John Gallagher MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3400 Spruce Street 2 Donner Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Christopher Gallagher practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gallagher 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
Rutgers 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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