Dr. Bruce Andrew Mcgibbon M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
267 Grant St Bridgeport CT, 06610About
Dr. Bruce Mcgibbon practices Radiation Oncology in Bridgeport, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mcgibbon 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 California 2004
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bladder Cancer, Bowel Cancer, Brachytherapy (seed Implants) And More
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Member Yale Medical Group (YMG)
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