Dr. Francis John Sullivan M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2121 Medical Park Dr Suite 4 Silver Spring MD, 20902About
Dr. Francis Sullivan practices Radiation Oncology in Silver Spring, MD. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sullivan 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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Galway MD
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