Dr. Gerald L Lucas MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2222 E Highland Ave Suite 130 Phoenix AZ, 85012About
Dr. Gerald Lucas practices Radiation Oncology in Phoenix, AZ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lucas 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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