Dr. James David Kolker MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. James Kolker practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kolker 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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