Dr. Jeffrey A. Young M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
111 GREELY RD CUMBERLAND ME, 04021About
Dr. Jeffrey Young practices Radiation Oncology in Portland, ME. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Young 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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