Dr. Lester Lee Greer M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
8901 Wisconsin Ave Radiation Oncology S Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. Lester Greer practices Radiation Oncology in Bethesda, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Greer 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.
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