Dr. James Wassum M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
26 Jacobs Ln Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. James Wassum practices Radiation Oncology in Gloucester, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Wassum 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1972
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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