Dr. Shankar C Sanwalani M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 Ingalls Dr Cancer Care Center Harvey IL, 60426About
Dr. Shankar Sanwalani practices Radiation Oncology in Harvey, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sanwalani 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
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1966
Grant Government Medical College 1966
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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