Dr. Vera Petras MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1541 Riverboat Center Dr Joliet IL, 60431About
Dr. Vera Petras practices Radiation Oncology in Joliet, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Petras 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
Univ Of Zagreb, Med Fak, Zagreb, Croatia 1972
University of Zagreb 1972
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
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