
Dr. James David Kolker MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. James Kolker practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kolker 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1981
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Dr. James David Kolker MD's Practice location
Practice At 3400 Spruce St
3400 Spruce St -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
Dept of Radiation Oncology
51 N 39th St -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
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