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Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD

Specializes in: Radiation Oncology
University of Virginia School of Medicine (1992)
Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, liver cancer, larynx cancer, and more.
18105 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD is a radiation oncologist in Olney, MD specializing in radiation oncology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

18105 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

Some issues Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD can help you with:

External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT)

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is a type of cancer treatment that delivers radiation from outside of the body. The goal of EBRT is to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors, although it may also be used to alleviate symptoms rather than cure cancer.

EBRT can be delivered through several different methods, which may be combined or used alone. The type and length of treatment vary based on the location of the cancer or tumor and its size. Techniques for EBRT include:

  • Conventional external beam radiation therapy, which delivers a single beam of radiation from multiple directions. Conventional EBRT is commonly used to treat brain tumors, particularly when the entire brain needs treatment.
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), which uses smaller beams with adjustable intensity levels, so the most intense beams can be directed at the tumor. IMRT is used in several types of cancers, including prostate, gastrointestinal, brain, and lung cancers.
  • Orthovoltage, which uses low energy X-rays that do not penetrate the skin very deeply. Orthovoltage is typically used for skin cancers or other skin conditions.
  • Proton therapy, which uses a particle accelerator to deliver positively charged particles (protons) for cancer treatment. Proton beams can be controlled more precisely than X-rays, so there is less risk of damage to healthy tissue. This makes proton therapy a good option for younger patients, as other types of EBRT pose long-term risks such as growth problems and heart disease.
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), which is a non-surgical type of radiation therapy that uses 3-D imaging to directly target tumors and avoid healthy tissue. SRS is often used for small tumors, particularly those in the brain (cranial radiosurgery) and spine (spinal radiosurgery). When performed outside of the brain and spine, it is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Typically, patients will undergo treatment for five days a week over the course of several weeks, and they should be able to go home the same day. Each session can take less than an hour, with most of the time spent determining proper positioning of the body. Actual delivery of the radiation may only take a few minutes, and patients will wear a lead shield to protect healthy body tissues while receiving their treatment.

EBRT is painless, but it does come with some side effects, such as fatigue. Over the course of the therapy, oncologists will monitor patients' conditions and adjust their dosage, number of sessions, and length of treatment based on their body's response to the radiation.

Radioembolization (Selective Internal Radiation Therapy)

Radioembolization, or selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiation to treat liver tumors. By targeting the hepatic artery, or the main blood vessel that supplies the liver, radioembolization can cut off the blood supply to liver tumors. The tumors shrink, and minimal damage is done to healthy tissue. Radioembolization is a treatment option for tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or other radiation therapies, for liver cancer that is confined to the liver, or for liver cancer patients that have more than 3 months of life expectancy.

To perform radioembolization, a catheter is inserted into an artery in the groin and threaded to the liver. Radioactive beads, or pellets, are delivered through the catheter. The pellets will continuously deliver radiation for 10-14 days. The pellets will remain in the body permanently without causing any complications. If the tumor or cancer is confined to one portion of the liver, radioembolization will be performed in one treatment session. If both sides of the liver are affected, a second treatment session will be done about 8 weeks after the first.

Typically, most patients can return home and do light activity within hours following the procedure. Patients will be given medication to treat any possible side effects, which can include nausea, fever, abdominal pain, or tiredness.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD treated as a radiation oncologist in Olney, MD were radiation therapy.

doctor visit 435
radiation therapy 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 85
Ethnicity
Black / African American 21
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 103
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 51
85 and over
Less than 65
65 to 74 61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 59
Dementia 10

Education & Training

Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Health
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
MAMSI
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 88 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olney, MD. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Luther Lorenzo Ampey III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Covidien LP $75 Situate
$75
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $75

Biography

Dr. Luther Ampey sees patients in Olney, MD. His medical specialty is radiation oncology. His areas of expertise include the following: radioembolization (selective internal radiation therapy), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and thyroid cancer. He is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Dr. Ampey is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Ampey trained at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.

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