Dr. Sarah Anne Mcavoy M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
411 LAUREL ST DES MOINES IA, 50314About
Dr. Sarah Mcavoy practices Radiation Oncology in DES MOINES, IA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcavoy 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
University of Minnesota Medical School 2010
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Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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