Dr. Richard Peyton MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1411 W Baddour Pkwy Lebanon TN, 37087About
Dr. Richard Peyton practices Radiation Oncology in Lebanon, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Peyton 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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Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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