Dr. James A. Betler D.O.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
320 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. James Betler practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Betler 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
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med MD 2002
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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