
Dr. Peter Jacob Whitcopf M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1575 N Old Trail Selinsgrove PA, 17870About
Dr. Peter Whitcopf practices Radiation Oncology in Selinsgrove, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Whitcopf 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
Kenyon College MD
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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