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Dr. Vera Petras MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Vera Petras MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

1541 Riverboat Center Dr Joliet IL, 60431

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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

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer

Dr. Vera Petras MD's Practice location

Practice At 1541 Riverboat Center Dr

1541 Riverboat Center Dr -
Joliet, IL 60431
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New patients: 708-448-9393, 815-942-2932
Fax: 815-942-3154, 708-448-7530

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333 N MADISON JOLIET IL 60435

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1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD NEW LENOX IL 60451

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ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITALl

500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440

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