
Dr. Michael E Peterson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1115 W 9th St Yankton SD, 57078About
Dr. Michael Peterson practices Radiation Oncology in Yankton, SD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Peterson 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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