Dr. Thomas J Gergel M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Thomas Gergel practices Radiation Oncology in Danville, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gergel 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1998
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1998
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Lung Cancer
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