Thomas Dykes MD
Radiologist | Body Imaging
500 University Drive Hershey Pennsylvania, 17033About
Dr. Thomas Dykes is a radiologist practicing in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dykes specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
University of Kansas
University of Wales in Great Britain 1984
Board Certification
Radiology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Internships
- Family Medicine, David Grant Medical United States Air Force Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, Society of Uroradiology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work and Perseverance
Hobbies / Sports
- Walking, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Radiology and RadioGraphics
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