Dr. Stephen Langdon Golder M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD ATLANTA GA, 30342About
Dr. Stephen Golder practices Radiation Oncology in Chattanooga, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Golder 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1977
University of Florida College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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