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Dr. Kenneth T Shimizu M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Kenneth T Shimizu M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

5/5(6)
10670 JOHN J HOPKINS DR SAN DIEGO CA, 92121
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About

Dr. Kenneth Shimizu practices Radiation Oncology in La Jolla, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shimizu 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1988

University of California 1988

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Brain Tumor
  • Lung Cancer
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Dr. Kenneth T Shimizu M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9888 Genesee Ave Department Of Radiation Oncology

9888 Genesee Ave Department Of Radiat -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-616-6864

10670 JOHN J HOPKINS DR -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
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New patients: 858-554-4100

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shimizu


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Dr. Kenneth T Shimizu M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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