Dr. Derek R Mchaffie M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Madison WI, 53792About
Dr. Derek Mchaffie practices Radiation Oncology in Madison, WI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mchaffie 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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