Dr. Shaju Shamsuddin MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
260 N 7th St Chambersburg Health Chambersburg PA, 17201About
Dr. Shaju Shamsuddin practices Radiation Oncology in Chambersburg, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shamsuddin 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.
Education and Training
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore University MD
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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