Dr. Rena Beth Zimmerman M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
803 W Market St Lima OH, 45805About
Dr. Rena Zimmerman practices Radiation Oncology in Lima, OH. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Zimmerman 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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