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Dr. William Edgar Dickerson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
8901 Wisconsin Ave Nnmc- Radiation Onco Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. William Dickerson practices Radiation Oncology in Bethesda, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Dickerson 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
Southwestern University College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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