Dr. Thomas Charles Gates MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1043 Elm Ave Long Beach CA, 90813About
Dr. Thomas Gates practices Radiation Oncology in Long Beach, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gates 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
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1969
University of California 1969
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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