Dr. Carl S Merlin M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3 Poydras St Unit 4f New Orleans LA, 70130About
Dr. Carl Merlin practices Radiation Oncology in New Orleans, LA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Merlin 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.
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Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1964
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