Dr. Deedee Kay Smart M.D.,PH.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
10 Center Dr Building 10-Crc, B2- Bethesda MD, 20892About
Dr. Deedee Smart practices Radiation Oncology in Bethesda, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Smart 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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