Dr. Kimberly Sara Corbin M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62781About
Dr. Kimberly Corbin practices Radiation Oncology in Springfield, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Corbin 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.
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