Dr. Pearl J Compaan MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4415 Aicholtz Rd Suite 400b Cincinnati OH, 45245About
Dr. Pearl Compaan practices Radiation Oncology in Cincinnati, OH. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Compaan 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1964
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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