Dr. L. Cameron Pimperl M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
127 S 13th Ave Laurel MS, 39440About
Dr. L. Pimperl practices Radiation Oncology in Laurel, MS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pimperl 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1992
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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