Dr. Harold Michael Klem MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1043 Elm Ave Long Beach CA, 90813About
Dr. Harold Klem practices Radiation Oncology in Long Beach, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Klem 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1969
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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