Philadelphia Radiation Oncologists

A radiation oncologist is a physician who specializes in the use of nuclear medicine in diagnosing and treating cancer in a patient.

These doctors work in concert with other cancer specialists in order to determine the best form of treatment for a specific patient. Radiation oncologists are in charge of determining the correct dose of radiation to be used in treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy, as well as the appropriate amount of time that radiation should be administered for in order to maximize the therapeutic benefits.

The area of Philadelphia, PA has a population of approximately 1,526,206 people. There are 89 radiation oncologists near Philadelphia, which gives it a ratio of 1 radiation oncologist per 17,148 residents or a ratio of 1 radiation oncologist per 6,740 households. There are 599,819 households in Philadelphia.