Mr. Mario R Velasco MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
210 W Mckinley Ave Suite 1 Decatur IL, 62526About
Dr. Mario Velasco is an oncologist practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Velasco specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Velasco manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2000
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1992
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Leukemia
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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