Dr. John Maclou Longo M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
9200 W WISCONSIN AVE MILWAUKEE WI, 53226About
Dr. John Longo practices Radiation Oncology in MILWAUKEE, WI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Longo 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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