Dr. Richard Allen Lenon M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
318 Miramontes Rd Redwood City CA, 94062About
Dr. Richard Lenon is an oncologist practicing in Redwood City, CA. Dr. Lenon specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Lenon manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Stanford University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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