Dr. Stephen D Coon M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1303 Sw First American Pl Topeka KS, 66604About
Dr. Stephen Coon practices Radiation Oncology in Topeka, KS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Coon 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1983
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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