Dr. Alvah J Nelson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
12105 Fairway Dr Little Rock AR, 72212About
Dr. Alvah Nelson practices Radiation Oncology in Little Rock, AR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Nelson specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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