
Dr. Saleem Mahmood MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
567 N Westgate Jacksonville IL, 62650About
Dr. Saleem Mahmood practices Radiation Oncology in Jacksonville, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Mahmood 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.
Education and Training
Universidad Tecnologica De San MD
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
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