Dr. William Michael Shea MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1320 W 24th St Yuma AZ, 85364About
Dr. William Shea practices Radiation Oncology in Yuma, AZ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shea 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- Hematology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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