Dr. Keith Robert Unger MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3800 RESERVOIR RD NW WASHINGTON DC, 20007About
Dr. Keith Unger practices Radiation Oncology in WASHINGTON, DC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Unger 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 Virginia / Main Campus 2006
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Lymphoma
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- Lightpod Neo
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