Dr. Philip B Lepanto MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5221 Us Route 60 E Radiology Inc Huntington WV, 25705About
Dr. Philip Lepanto practices Radiation Oncology in Huntington, WV. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lepanto 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1970
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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