Dr. Silas J Charles M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1430 S Pine St Melbourne FL, 32901About
Dr. Silas Charles practices Radiation Oncology in Melbourne, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Charles 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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Christian Med Coll, Punjab Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab, India 1974
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