Dr. John F Cabelka MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2000 Pepperell Pkwy Radiation Oncology Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. John Cabelka practices Radiation Oncology in Opelika, AL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Cabelka 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1991
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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