Dr. Steven Gerard Lester M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2200 W 1st St Sanford FL, 32771About
Dr. Steven Lester practices Radiation Oncology in Sanford, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lester 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1982
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1982
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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