Dr. Robert Irl Fishburn MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 Casa St Suite C San Luis Obispo CA, 93405About
Dr. Robert Fishburn practices Radiation Oncology in San Luis Obispo, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Fishburn 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1970
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1960
University of California 1970
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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