Dr. Burkhard Weppelmann M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
12109 Cr 103 Oxford FL, 34484About
Dr. Burkhard Weppelmann practices Radiation Oncology in Oxford, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Weppelmann 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
Med Hochschule Lubeck- Lubeck- Germany 1974
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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