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James Don Murphy MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

3960 HEALTH SCIENCES DR LA JOLLA CA, 92093
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Dr. James Murphy practices Radiation Oncology in LA JOLLA, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Murphy 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

University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI Medical Degree

Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA Other Degree

Radiation Oncologist Medical Degree

Associate Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences Medical Degree

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

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James Don Murphy MD's Practice location

3960 HEALTH SCIENCES DR -
LA JOLLA, CA 92093
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New patients: 858-822-6040

UC San Diego Health La Jolla - Moores Cancer Center - Radiation Oncology

3855 Health Sciences Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-822-6040, 858-822-6100

UC San Diego Health

200 West Arbor Dr -
San Diego, CA 92103
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