Dr. Kiran Mehta M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
9100 Babcock Blvd Dept Of Radiation On Pittsburgh PA, 15237About
Dr. Kiran Mehta practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mehta 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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