Dr. Peter E Locken M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2501 Kentucky Ave Paducah KY, 42003About
Dr. Peter Locken practices Radiation Oncology in Paducah, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Locken 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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Univ Of Nd Sch Of Med- Grand Forks Nd 1986
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