Dr. Robert C Johnson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1005 BROADWAY ST QUINCY IL, 62301About
Dr. Robert Johnson practices Radiation Oncology in Saint Joseph, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Johnson 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
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1989
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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