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Corey Christian Foster M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Corey Foster practices Radiation Oncology in CHICAGO, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Foster 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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- Dr. Bahman Emami MD2160 S First Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Stanley Liauw MD5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL 60637
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PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
500 E 51ST ST CHICAGO IL 60615