Dr. Franklin Banker M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3581 Palmer Dr Suite 303 Shingle Springs CA, 95682About
Dr. Franklin Banker practices Radiation Oncology in Shingle Springs, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Banker 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1968
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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