
Dr. Theodore D. Masek MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
77840 Flora Rd Palm Desert CA, 92211About
Dr. Theodore Masek practices Radiation Oncology in Palm Desert, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Masek 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 1981
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
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Practice At 77840 Flora Rd
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Vasudha Lingareddy MD39000 BOB HOPE DR RANCHO MIRAGE CA 92270
- Dr. Judy M Jackson M.D.1180 N. Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs CA 92262
- Dr. Peter Greenberg MD77840 Flora Rd Palm Desert CA 92211
- Dr. John M Stevenson M.D.39000 Bob Hope Dr Rancho Mirage CA 92270
- Dr. Ted Ling M.D., M.S.77840 FLORA RD PALM DESERT CA 92211
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