Dr. Tapan Roy M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
211 Saint Francis Dr Cape Girardeau MO, 63703About
Dr. Tapan Roy practices Radiation Oncology in Cape Girardeau, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Roy 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
Medical College Baroda 1975
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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