Dr. Vipul V Thakkar M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
228 S HERLONG AVE ROCK HILL SC, 29732About
Dr. Vipul Thakkar practices Radiation Oncology in Charlotte, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Thakkar 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
Univ of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville Fl 2001
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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- Dr. Robert J. Mccammon M.D.228 S HERLONG AVE ROCK HILL SC 29732