Dr. Mark Dandrea is a radiation oncologist in Houston, TX. He treats patients diagnosed with cancer using radiation therapy that targets cancerous cells.
Yes, Dr. Mark A. Dandrea is accepting new patients at this office.
12811 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089-6140
Dr. Mark Dandrea graduated from Ponce School of Medicine in 1985.
Dr. Dandrea has four offices in Texas where he specializes in Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Hematology / Oncology, Internal Medicine and Interventional Pain Management.
Radiation oncologists are highly specialized physicians who utilize radiation therapy treatments to treat patients suffering from cancer. Dr. Dandrea 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.
Specializing in the field of diagnostic radiology, Dr. Mark Dandrea evaluates the results of medical images. These may include X-rays like CAT scans or MRIs. Diagnostic radiologists may specialize in evaluating the results of a specific imaging modality, or in the diagnosis of a specific disease, such as cancer. Medical imaging techniques are typically used to diagnose and evaluate conditions like cancer or a broken leg.
As a hematologist / oncologist in Texas, Dr. Dandrea is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Dandrea may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Dandrea may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
As an internist in Brenham, TX, Dr. Mark Dandrea serves as a primary care provider for adults. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Dandrea may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
As an interventional pain management specialist in Texas, Dr. Dandrea focuses on relieving chronic pain in patients. Interventional pain specialists offer pain relief by blocking or interrupting the transmission of neurological pain signals in the brain. Dr. Dandrea may perform treatments such as spinal cord and nerve stimulation, nerve or medial branch blocks, medication management, or the implantation of drug delivery systems.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Dandrea, but only those who participate in Medicare.