Dr. John A Spera M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. John Spera practices Radiation Oncology in Danbury, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Spera 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
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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