Dr. James R Allen MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1432 Southwest Blvd Jefferson City MO, 65109About
Dr. James Allen practices Radiation Oncology in Jefferson City, MO. 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
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1995
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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