Dr. Richard A Mcgahan MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
250 Park St Cancer Center Of Sou Bowling Green KY, 42101About
Dr. Richard Mcgahan practices Radiation Oncology in Bowling Green, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcgahan 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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