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Dr. Andrew Elson is a radiation oncologist in Baton Rouge, LA. He treats patients diagnosed with cancer using radiation therapy that targets cancerous cells.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Andrew Elson graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 2010.
Dr. Elson has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Elson works with eleven doctors including Dr. Renee Levine and Dr. Robert Fields.
Specialty
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncologists are highly specialized physicians who utilize radiation therapy treatments to treat patients suffering from cancer. Dr. Elson is trained to identify the type of cancer and create a targeted treatment plan that will increase the patient's chances of overcoming the disease. To treat and manage cancer, radiation therapy targets malignancies, working to prevent cancer cells from continually dividing. As a result, radiation therapy can kill cancer cells and shrink tumors & growths.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- North Oaks Medical Center
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