Dr. Matthew S Gordon M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
875 Oak St Se Suite 1080 Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Matthew Gordon practices Radiation Oncology in Salem, OR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Gordon 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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