Dr. Barbara Gutschenritter M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1117 29th St S Great Falls MT, 59405About
Dr. Barbara Gutschenritter practices Radiation Oncology in Great Falls, MT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gutschenritter 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1981
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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