Dr. Berit L Madsen MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
19917 7th Ave Ne Poulsbo WA, 98370About
Dr. Berit Madsen practices Radiation Oncology in Poulsbo, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Madsen 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
Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1989
Stanford University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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