Dr. Kristin Anne Fickenscher MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
One Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Kristin Fickenscher practices Radiation Oncology in Columbia, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Fickenscher 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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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Pediatric Radiology
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