Dr. Heather Newlin Allen MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
316 Calhoun St Charleston SC, 29401About
Dr. Heather Allen practices Radiation Oncology in Charleston, SC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Allen 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 Florida College of Medicine 2005
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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