Dr. Gregory H. Carlsen MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
204 S 2nd St Danville KY, 40422About
Dr. Gregory Carlsen practices Radiation Oncology in Danville, KY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Carlsen 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 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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