Dr. Kent W Anderson MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
504 6th St Department Of Radiat Lewiston ID, 83501About
Dr. Kent Anderson practices Radiation Oncology in Lewiston, ID. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Anderson 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1985
University of Washington School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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