Dr. Philip Jerald Dugan M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2620 Peerless Rd Nw Cleveland TN, 37312About
Dr. Philip Dugan practices Radiation Oncology in Cleveland, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Dugan 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1963
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1963
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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