Dr. Choong R Kim M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1615 Delaware St Longview WA, 98632About
Dr. Choong Kim practices Radiation Oncology in Longview, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kim 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
Eastern Virginia Medical School 1988
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- JOHNS HOPKINS HSP, BALTIMORE, MD,, Therapeutic Radiology 1989
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