Dr. Vivian D Griffin M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
8763 River Crossing Blvd New Port Richey FL, 34655About
Dr. Vivian Griffin practices Radiation Oncology in Joliet, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Griffin 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1990
University of Michigan Medical School 1990
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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