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Dr. Janete M Mills MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1144A N. ROAD STREET ELIZABETH CITY VA, 27909About
Dr. Janete Mills practices Radiation Oncology in Norfolk, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mills 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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