Dr. Patrick W Townsend MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2750 Clay Edwards Dr Radiation Oncology D Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Patrick Townsend practices Radiation Oncology in Kansas City, MO. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Townsend 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1987
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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