Dr. Pullatikurthi Pradeep Kumar M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Corner Of Lamont And Sydney Corner Of Sidney And Mountain Home TN, 37684About
Dr. Pullatikurthi Kumar practices Radiation Oncology in Mountain Home, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kumar 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
Andhra Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Visakhapatnam- Ap- India 1966
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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