Dr. John Edward Marvel MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1616 Smith St Logansport IN, 46947About
Dr. John Marvel practices Radiation Oncology in Logansport, IN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Marvel 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1985
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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