Veeral B. Patel MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1800 E Park Ave State College PA, 16803About
Dr. Veeral Patel practices Radiation Oncology in State College, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Patel 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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