Dr. Ralph C Kennaugh M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
20 Worcester Center Blvd Worcester MA, 01608About
Dr. Ralph Kennaugh practices Radiation Oncology in Worcester, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kennaugh 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 Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa 1970
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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