Dr. Jeffrey J Kovalic M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
708 W Forest Ave Radiation Oncology D Jackson TN, 38301About
Dr. Jeffrey Kovalic practices Radiation Oncology in Jackson, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kovalic 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1986
Medical College of Wisconsin 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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