Dr. Stephanie Krejcarek Childs M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Stephanie Childs practices Radiation Oncology in Rochester, MN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Childs 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.
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
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