Dr. Carol Ellen Pattillo MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
157 Santa Elena Ln Santa Barbara CA, 93108About
Dr. Carol Pattillo practices Radiation Oncology in Santa Barbara, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pattillo 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.
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