
Dr. Stephanie Krejcarek Childs M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1580 BEAM AVE MAPLEWOOD MN, 55109About
Dr. Stephanie Childs practices Radiation Oncology in Rochester, MN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Childs 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.
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Dr. Stephanie Krejcarek Childs M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 200 1st St SW
200 1st St SW -Rochester, MN 55905Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Ellen E Bellairs M.D.1580 BEAM AVE MAPLEWOOD MN 55109
- Dr. Vic Liengswangwong M.D.1580 Beam Ave Saint Paul MN 55109
- Dr. Mark A Palmer M.D.1580 Beam Ave Saint Paul MN 55109
- Dr. Darcy Ross Mcbride M.D.1575 BEAM AVE MAPLEWOOD MN 55109
- Dr. Warren A Mcguire M.D.1580 BEAM AVE MAPLEWOOD MN 55109
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500 WEST GRANT STREET LAKE CITY MN 55041BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115HEALTHEAST ST JOHN'S HOSPITALl
1575 BEAM AVENUE MAPLEWOOD MN 55109GILLETTE CHILDRENS SPECIALTY HOSPITALl
200 UNIVERSITY AVENUE EAST SAINT PAUL MN 55106REGIONS HOSPITALl
640 JACKSON STREET SAINT PAUL MN 55101