Dr. Bruce Shevlin MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
800 E Carpenter Springfield IL, 62769About
Dr. Bruce Shevlin practices Radiation Oncology in Springfield, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shevlin 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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