Nitika Thawani MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
328 W Main Lewisville TX, 75057About
Dr. Nitika Thawani practices Radiation Oncology in Lewisville, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Thawani 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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