Dr. Bruce C Mcallister MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1055 N 500 W Suite 102 Provo UT, 84604About
Dr. Bruce Mcallister practices Radiation Oncology in Provo, UT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcallister 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 Utah School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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