Dr. Rodger M. Pryzant M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
22 Bramhall St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Rodger Pryzant practices Radiation Oncology in Portland, ME. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pryzant 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
Baylor College of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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