Dr. Renata Charissa Moore M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1990 E Lake Shore Dr Decatur IL, 62521About
Dr. Renata Moore practices Radiation Oncology in Decatur, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Moore 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1999
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1993
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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