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Dr. David K Caletri MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
180 Corporate Dr Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. David Caletri practices Radiation Oncology in Houma, LA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Caletri 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1988
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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