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Dr. Karen L Straus MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Karen L Straus MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

255 W Lancaster Ave Suite 124 Paoli PA, 19301
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Dr. Karen Straus practices Radiation Oncology in Paoli, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Straus 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

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1982

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Throat Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Karen L Straus MD's Practice location

Norman Smith, MD

255 W Lancaster Ave Suite 124 -
Paoli, PA 19301
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New patients: 484-565-1601
Fax: 484-565-2006

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