Dr. Russell S. Fuhrer M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
320 E North Ave Agh Radiation Oncolo Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
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
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- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
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