Dr. Jose M Pacheco-gil MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2727 McClelland Blvd Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Jose Pacheco-gil practices Radiation Oncology in Joplin, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pacheco-gil 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.
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Fac De Med U Complutense De MD
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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