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Dr. Young Woo Yu M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Young Woo Yu M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

Broadway At 11th Street Blessing Hospital Quincy IL, 62301

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Dr. Young Yu practices Radiation Oncology in Quincy, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Yu 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

Yonsei Univ, Coll of Med, Sudai-Moon-ku, Seoul, So Korea 1971

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Broadway At 11th Street Blessing Hospital -
Quincy, IL 62301
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