Dr. Robert L White MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
110 Irving St NW Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Robert White practices Radiation Oncology in Washington, DC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. White 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1971
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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