Dr. Genevieve Maquilan M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
30 LOCUST ST NORTHAMPTON MA, 01060About
Dr. Genevieve Maquilan practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Maquilan 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2012
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