Dr. Kapila Kalakota M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1 SALT CREEK LN HINSDALE IL, 60521About
Dr. Kapila Kalakota practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kalakota 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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Med College Of Wisconsin 2009
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