Dr. Julia E Blum MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
260 N 7th Street Summit Cancer Servic Chambersburg PA, 17201About
Dr. Julia Blum practices Radiation Oncology in Chambersburg, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Blum 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1983
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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