Dr. Karl W King M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
15500 Southwest Fwy Sugar Land TX, 77478About
Dr. Karl King practices Radiation Oncology in Cypress, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. King 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1985
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
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