Dr. Douglas Arbogast Rahn M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
959 LANE AVE CHULA VISTA CA, 91914About
Dr. Douglas Rahn practices Radiation Oncology in CHULA VISTA, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Rahn 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 Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA Medical Degree
Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Radiation Oncologist Medical Degree
Assistant Professor of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences Medical Degree
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