Dr. Philip J Colletier MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
411 Laurel St Suite C100 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Philip Colletier practices Radiation Oncology in Des Moines, IA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Colletier 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1989
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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