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Dr. Jean M Mefferd M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Jean M Mefferd M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

3/5(5)
9888 Genesee Ave Department Of Radiat La Jolla CA, 92037
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Dr. Jean Mefferd practices Radiation Oncology in La Jolla, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mefferd 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1982

University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Jean M Mefferd M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9888 Genesee Ave Department Of Radiation Oncology

9888 Genesee Ave Department Of Radiat -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-616-6864, 858-626-6864
Fax: 760-599-9549

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mefferd


3.0

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Dr. Jean M Mefferd M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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