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Dr. Rachel Blitzblau is a radiation oncologist in Durham, NC. She treats patients diagnosed with cancer using radiation therapy that targets cancerous cells.
Duke Cancer Center
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Rachel C. Blitzblau is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
20 Duke Medicine Circle, Durham, NC 27710
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
Please contact the doctor’s office to inquire about insurance.
Bio
Dr. Rachel Blitzblau graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 2005 before completing a residency in Radiation Oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital from 2006 to 2010.
Dr. Blitzblau has one office in North Carolina where she specializes in Radiation Oncology.
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. Blitzblau 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
Medical School
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Tufts University School of Medicine
MD • 2005
Residency
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Yale New Haven Hospital
Residency in Radiation Oncology • 2006 - 2010
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Radiation Oncology News
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Catnip: The 'Why' Behind Cats' Favorite HighRobert Preidt, Dec 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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Incontinence Drug May Cut Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer SurvivorsSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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Healthy Lifestyle Lowers Odds of Breast Cancer's ReturnRobert Preidt, Dec 7, 2018 at 9:00 AM