Dr. Hal M Jacobson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1920 DON WICKHAM DR CLERMONT FL, 34711About
Dr. Hal Jacobson practices Radiation Oncology in Leesburg, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Jacobson 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 Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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