Dr. Kevin Alexander Pearlstein MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
126 MACNIDER HALL CLB # 7005 CHAPEL HILL NC, 27599About
Dr. Kevin Pearlstein practices Radiation Oncology in CHAPEL HILL, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pearlstein 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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- Dr. Bridget Fey Koontz M.D.Duke University Dept Of Radiation Oncology Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Christopher Ryan Kelsey M.D.MORRIS BUILDING, SCIENCE DRIVE, ROOM 05135 DURHAM NC 27710
- Dr. Christopher Willett M.D.4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Joseph Kamel Salama M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27705
- Dr. Joel E Tepper MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599