Dr. John K. Ma MD, PHD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
350 W Woodrow Wilson Ave Suite 1600 Jackson MS, 39213About
Dr. John Ma practices Radiation Oncology in TOPEKA, KS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ma 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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Internships
- University of Arkansas; University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Fellowships
- University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society for Radiation Oncology
Articles and Publications
- Over 20 Published Articles
Hobbies / Sports
- Bicycling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
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