Dr. Calvin J. Mcallister M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3245 Channing Way Idaho Falls ID, 83404About
Dr. Calvin Mcallister practices Radiation Oncology in Idaho Falls, ID. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcallister 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
University of Utah School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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