Dr. Ralph Arnold Smith M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1401 River Rd Greenwood MS, 38930About
Dr. Ralph Smith practices Radiation Oncology in Greenwood, MS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Smith 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1966
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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