Dr. Thomas M Schmitz M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3901 S 7th St Terre Haute IN, 47802About
Dr. Thomas Schmitz practices Radiation Oncology in Terre Haute, IN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Schmitz 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
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