Dr. Leslie Ballas MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3531 Fashion Way Torrance CA, 90503About
Dr. Leslie Ballas practices Radiation Oncology in Torrance, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ballas 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.
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Clinical Trials
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy or Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage IIA-B Prostate Cancer
- Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy or Conventional Radiation Therapy After Surgery in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer
- Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Patients With Prostate Cancer That Was Removed by Surgery
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