Dr. Hugh J Murrell MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1705 E Broadway Suite 100 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Hugh Murrell practices Radiation Oncology in Columbia, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Murrell 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1962
Board Certification
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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