Dr. Dennis L. Galinsky MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2900 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago Illinois, 60657About
Dr. Dennis Galinsky practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, Illinois. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Galinsky 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
University of Iowa
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1974
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology- Radiation Oncology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching; Guest on Radio Interviews -
Awards
- Gold medal Winner, American College of Radiation Oncology
Internships
- University of Arizona
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota (Therapeutic Radiology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Illinois State Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Chapters and Articles Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Keeping Current with Technology and Changes in Field, Attending Meetings, Keeping Active
Favorite professional publications
- REDS Journal
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