Dr. James R. Coster MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
12200 W 110th St Overland Park KS, 66210About
Dr. James Coster practices Radiation Oncology in Overland Park, KS. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Coster 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1988
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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