Dr. Ronald G Drummond MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1910 Highwood Road Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Ronald Drummond practices Radiation Oncology in Rapid City, SD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Drummond 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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