Dr. James Edward Ward M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 2115 Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. James Ward is an oncologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ward specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Ward manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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