Dr. Lawrence Matthew Scala M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2333 Buchanan St Level B San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Lawrence Scala practices Radiation Oncology in San Francisco, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Scala 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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