Dr. Sonam Sharma M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Sonam Sharma practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sharma 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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Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 2012
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