Dr. Alex Herskovic M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
7435 West Talcott Road Chicago IL, 60631About
Dr. Alex Herskovic practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Herskovic 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.
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