Dr. Matthew Michael Ladra MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
401 N BROADWAY ST BALTIMORE MD, 21287About
Dr. Matthew Ladra practices Radiation Oncology in Seattle, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ladra 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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