Dr. Heather Dawn Pacholke M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
200 Queens Rd Suite 400 Charlotte NC, 28204About
Dr. Heather Pacholke practices Radiation Oncology in Charlotte, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pacholke 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.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Charles C. Thomas O.D.7745 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PKWY CHARLOTTE NC 28277
- Dr. Gordon Guo M.D.200 QUEENS RD STE 400 CHARLOTTE NC 28204
- Dr. William E. Bobo M.D.10650 PARK RD CHARLOTTE NC 28210
- Dr. Mark J. Liang M.D.8800 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE NC 28262
- Dr. Anthony J Crimaldi M.D.1000 Blythe Blvd Charlotte NC 28203
- Dr. Steven R. Plunkett M.D.1400 Matthews Township Pkwy Matthews NC 28105