Dr. Melvin H Johnson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
300 North Avenue Cancer Care Center Battle Creek MI, 49017About
Dr. Melvin Johnson practices Radiation Oncology in Battle Creek, MI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Johnson 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
University of Michigan Medical School 1960
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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