Dr. John W Bollinger MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1233 34th St Nw Bemidji MN, 56601About
Dr. John Bollinger practices Radiation Oncology in Bemidji, MN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Bollinger 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1982
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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