Dr. John Wallace Thomson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
8th Avenue And C Street Salt Lake City UT, 84143About
Dr. John Thomson practices Radiation Oncology in Salt Lake City, UT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Thomson 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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