Dr. Donna J. Girard M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
200 Hawthorne Ln Charlotte NC, 28204About
Dr. Donna Girard practices Radiation Oncology in Charlotte, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Girard 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
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1986
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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