Dr. Andrew R Howard M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5758 S Maryland Ave Mc 9006 Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. Andrew Howard practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Howard 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
Med College Of Wisconsin 2001
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Radiation Therapy (radiotherapy)
Professional Memberships
- Member American Brachytherapy Society
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member American Society for Radiation Oncology
- Member Radiologic Society of North America
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