Dr. Patrizia Guerrieri M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
320 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Patrizia Guerrieri practices Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Guerrieri 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
Universit‡ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Facolt‡ di Medicina e Chirurgia 'Agostino Gemelli' 1984
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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