Dr. John E Gamboa MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
9357 W Emerald St Boise ID, 83704About
Dr. John Gamboa practices Radiation Oncology in Boise, ID. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gamboa 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
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1984
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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