Kristin Plichta
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
200 Hawkins Dr Department Of Radiat Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Kristin Plichta practices Radiation Oncology in Iowa City, IA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Plichta 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.
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Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
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