
Dr. Kathleen R Legarza M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
6630 S Mccarran Blvd Suite B18 Reno NV, 89509About
Dr. Kathleen Legarza practices Radiation Oncology in Reno, NV. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Legarza 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 Nevada Reno 2000
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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