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Dr. John A Pinkston MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

701 Princeton Ave SW Birmingham AL, 35211
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Dr. John Pinkston practices Radiation Oncology in Birmingham, AL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Pinkston 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1968

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 53 years of experience

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Dr. John A Pinkston MD's Practice location

John Pinkston, MD

701 Princeton Ave SW -
Birmingham, AL 35211
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New patients: 205-783-3243, 205-783-3144
Fax: 205-783-3095, 205-783-3195

1608 GLENN BLVD SW -
FORT PAYNE, AL 35968
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New patients: 256-845-3500
Fax: 256-997-9208

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