
Dr. Kelly Thomas Drake MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
125 Falmouth Rd Mooresville NC, 28117About
Dr. Kelly Drake practices Radiation Oncology in Mooresville, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Drake 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.
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- Dr. Mark J. Liang M.D.8800 N TRYON ST CHARLOTTE NC 28262
- Dr. Scott P. Lankford M.D.920 Church St N Concord NC 28025
- Dr. Timothy E Cloninger M.D.8310 University Exec Park Dr Charlotte NC 28262
- Dr. Kevin S Roof M.D.170 MEDICAL PARK RD MOORESVILLE NC 28117
- Dr. John B. Konefal M.D.170 MEDICAL PARK RD MOORESVILLE NC 28117
- Dr. Debra B Harr M. D.557 Brookdale Dr Statesville NC 28677
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5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD ATLANTA GA 30342WELLSTAR NORTH FULTON HOSPITALl
3000 HOSPITAL BOULEVARD ROSWELL GA 30076EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITALl
6325 HOSPITAL PARKWAY JOHNS CREEK GA 30097