Dr. Carol J Scicutella D.O.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1600 Coraopolis Heights Rd Dept Of Radiation On Coraopolis PA, 15108About
Dr. Carol Scicutella practices Radiation Oncology in Coraopolis, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Scicutella 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
Umdnj-Sch Of Osteo Med- Stratford Nj 1983
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey Scho 1983
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
Rutgers 1983
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
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