Radiation Oncology
Targeted radiation therapy for cancer treatment, delivered by specialists who design and oversee precision treatment plans
Radiation Oncology is the specialty focused on targeted radiation therapy for cancer treatment, delivered by specialists who design and oversee precision treatment plans. OpenDoc keeps the common visit types visible so patients can compare the care path before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $100 to $15,000 across 12 common visit types. Radiation Oncologists are physicians who use precisely targeted radiation to treat cancer, often as an alternative or complement to surgery and chemotherapy. Over 50% of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy at some point in their treatment. OpenDoc providers offer transparent consultation pricing starting at $250, enabling patients to get second opinions and treatment planning quotes before committing to a facility — where total treatment costs can exceed $50,000 through insurance-based opaque billing.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Radiation Oncology Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Radiation oncology is one of the most opaquely priced specialties in medicine — total treatment costs can vary by $30,000+ between facilities for identical protocols. A cash-pay consultation gives you the information to compare treatment plans and pricing across providers before starting a multi-week commitment.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Radiation Oncology
Breast cancer requiring post-surgical radiation
Prostate cancer with radiation as primary treatment
Brain tumors and metastases
Lung cancer (non-small cell and small cell)
Head and neck cancers
Cervical, uterine, and gynecologic cancers
Bone metastases causing pain
Lymphoma requiring radiation fields
Rectal cancer with neoadjuvant radiation
Non-melanoma skin cancers
Common care paths
How Radiation Oncology is organized on OpenDoc
Radiation Oncology Consultation
Radiation Oncology Consultation is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Second Opinion Consultation
Second Opinion Consultation is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Treatment Planning Session
Treatment Planning Session is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
CT Simulation Session
CT Simulation Session is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (IMRT)
Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (IMRT) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (3D Conformal)
Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (3D Conformal) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation Oncology Consultation Radiation Oncology Consultation is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45–60 min | $250 – $500 |
| Second Opinion Consultation Second Opinion Consultation is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60 min | $300 – $600 |
| Treatment Planning Session Treatment Planning Session is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60–90 min | $500 – $1,500 |
| CT Simulation Session CT Simulation Session is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Imaging | 30–60 min | $500 – $1,200 |
| Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (IMRT) Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (IMRT) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 15–30 min | $800 – $2,000 |
| Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (3D Conformal) Radiation Therapy — Per Fraction (3D Conformal) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 15–20 min | $500 – $1,200 |
| Stereotactic Body Radiation (SBRT) — Per Fraction Stereotactic Body Radiation (SBRT) — Per Fraction is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 30–60 min | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) — Single Session Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) — Single Session is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 60–120 min | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Brachytherapy Consultation Brachytherapy Consultation is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30–45 min | $300 – $600 |
| Follow-Up Visit (On Treatment) Follow-Up Visit (On Treatment) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15–20 min | $100 – $200 |
| Follow-Up Visit (Post Treatment) Follow-Up Visit (Post Treatment) is a common radiation oncology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20–30 min | $150 – $300 |
| Custom Immobilization Device Fitting Custom Immobilization Device Fitting is a procedure-oriented radiation oncology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $200 – $500 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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