Dr. Michael J Mcdonough MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1802 Yakima Ave Suite 103 Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Michael Mcdonough practices Radiation Oncology in Tacoma, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcdonough 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.
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
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