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Dr. Russell S. Fuhrer M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

5/5(3)
320 E North Ave Agh Radiation Oncolo Pittsburgh PA, 15212
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5/5

About

Dr. Russell Fuhrer practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Fuhrer 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 At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1987

University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1987

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Brain Tumor
  • Lung Cancer

Dr. Russell S. Fuhrer M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 320 E North Ave Agh Radiation Oncology

320 E North Ave Agh Radiation Oncolo -
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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New patients: 412-856-7740, 412-359-3400
Fax: 412-359-3171, 412-856-8899

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fuhrer


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Dr. Russell S. Fuhrer M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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