Dr. Lakshmi narayan Shanmugham M.D
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Lakshmi narayan Shanmugham practices Radiation Oncology in Boston, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shanmugham 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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Stanley Medical College/University Hospital MD
Stanley Medical College 1995
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