
Christina H Son M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Christina Son practices Radiation Oncology in CHICAGO, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Son 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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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Dennis L. Galinsky MD6801 34TH ST BERWYN IL 60402
- Dr. Santosh V Yajnik M.D.901 W Wellington Ave Chicago IL 60657
- Dr. Ramji Ramaswamy Rajendran MD300 S Northwest Hwy Park Ridge IL 60068
- Dr. Howard J Halpern MD5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL 60637
- Dr. Matthew Koshy MD5758 S Maryland Ave # 9006 Chicago IL 60637
Nearest Hospitals
PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
500 E 51ST ST CHICAGO IL 60615