Dr. Mitchell D Terk MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5742 Booth Rd Jacksonville FL, 32207About
Dr. Mitchell Terk practices Radiation Oncology in Jacksonville, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Terk 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1993
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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