Dr. Ruth T Young MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Ruth Young is an oncologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Young specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Young manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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