Dr. Duane E Myers MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 MT. CARMEL WAY PITTSBURG KS, 66762About
Dr. Duane Myers practices Radiation Oncology in Joplin, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Myers 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1983
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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