Dr. Ashok Ramalingam MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
525 E Market St Akron OH, 44304About
Dr. Ashok Ramalingam practices Radiation Oncology in Akron, OH. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ramalingam 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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