Dr. Joanna M Sawicka M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
275 Nichols Rd Department Of Radiat Fitchburg MA, 01420About
Dr. Joanna Sawicka practices Radiation Oncology in Fitchburg, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sawicka 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
University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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