Dr. John Whitelaw Rieke M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1003 S 5th St Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. John Rieke practices Radiation Oncology in Tacoma, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Rieke 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1982
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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