Dr. Matthew Y Kang M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
875 Oak St Se Suite 1080 Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Matthew Kang practices Radiation Oncology in Salem, OR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kang 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
Mercer Univ Sch of Med, Macon Ga 1995
Mercer University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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