Dr. David T Vega MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1023 Medical Center Pkwy Suite 110 Selma AL, 36701About
Dr. David Vega practices Radiation Oncology in Selma, AL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Vega 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1980
New York University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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