Dr. Sarahgene Defoe MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1638 Owen Dr Fayetteville NC, 28304About
Dr. Sarahgene Defoe practices Radiation Oncology in Fayetteville, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Defoe 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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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