Dr. Sesalie L Smathers MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Sesalie Smathers practices Radiation Oncology in Asheville, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Smathers 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1996
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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