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Dr. Bruce L Flax MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1870 Amherst St Winchester VA, 22601About
Dr. Bruce Flax practices Radiation Oncology in Winchester, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Flax 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1982
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
Dr. Bruce L Flax MD's Practice location
Practice At 1870 Amherst St
1870 Amherst St -Winchester, VA 22601Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
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300 SOUTH PRESTON STREET RANSON WV 25438