Dr. Robert C O'laughlin M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
601 Holden Rd. Logan WV, 25601About
Dr. Robert O'laughlin practices Radiation Oncology in Ashland, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. O'laughlin 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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