Dr. Bruce M. (michael) Kaplan M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
94 Woodland St Hartford CT, 06105About
Dr. Bruce Kaplan practices Radiation Oncology in Hartford, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kaplan 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 South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1979
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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