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Dr. Akila Viswanathan MD MPH
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
75 Francis Street Asb1-L2 Brigham And Womens H Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Akila Viswanathan practices Radiation Oncology in Boston, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Viswanathan 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
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2002
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
Treatments
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael N Corradetti M.D.75 Francis St Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Jay Harris MD44 Binney Street Dana 1622 Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Tracy A Balboni M.D., M.P.H.44 Binney St Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Joseph Mancias MD75 Francis St Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Stephanie E. Weiss MD75 Francis St Asb1 L2 Boston MA 02115
- Dr. Elizabeth H Baldini MD , MPH75 Francis Street Asb1l2 Boston MA 02115
Nearest Hospitals
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
300 LONGWOOD AVENUE BOSTON MA 2115