Dr. Robert Lake Purdon M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4000 Waterman Way Tavares FL, 32778About
Dr. Robert Purdon practices Radiation Oncology in Tavares, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Purdon 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 South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1980
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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