Dr. Gary L. Shultz D.O.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
202 10TH ST SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA, 52403About
Dr. Gary Shultz practices Radiation Oncology in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shultz 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1980
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
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