Dr. Hugh G. Merriman M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1161 Cook Rd Orangeburg SC, 29118About
Dr. Hugh Merriman practices Radiation Oncology in Orangeburg, SC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Merriman 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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