Dr. Mary S Gardner M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
171 WEBB DR DAVENPORT FL, 33837About
Dr. Mary Gardner practices Radiation Oncology in Tampa, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gardner 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1984
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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