Dr. Judith C Blevins M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
6477 College Park Sq Suite 202 Virginia Beach VA, 23464About
Dr. Judith Blevins practices Radiation Oncology in Virginia Beach, VA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Blevins 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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