Dr. James V. Piephoff M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
915 E 5th St Alton IL, 62002About
Dr. James Piephoff practices Radiation Oncology in Alton, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Piephoff 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
The Citadel MD
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1989
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- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
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