Dr. Brian J Larson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3485 Independence Dr Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. Brian Larson practices Radiation Oncology in Birmingham, AL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Larson 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
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