Dr. Terrence J Allen M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1900 Superior St Webster City IA, 50595About
Dr. Terrence Allen practices Radiation Oncology in Webster City, IA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Allen 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1968
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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