Dr. John H Edlund MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 Michigan St Ne Grand Rapids MI, 49503About
Dr. John Edlund practices Radiation Oncology in Grand Rapids, MI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Edlund 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1963
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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