
Dr. Paul D Koerner MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
322 Hospital Blvd Jackson TN, 38305About
Dr. Paul Koerner practices Radiation Oncology in Jackson, TN. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Koerner 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
E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn 1994
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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