Dr. Scott Richard Silva M.D., PH.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2160 S 1st Ave Bldg 105, Suite 2840 Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Scott Silva practices Radiation Oncology in Maywood, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Silva 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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