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Dr. Gene Wong MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
41 Mall Rd Burlington MA, 01805About
Dr. Gene Wong practices Radiation Oncology in Burlington, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Wong 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
Univ of Hong Kong, Fac of Med, Hong Kong 1980
University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine 1980
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1980
Wah Medical College
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
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Practice At 41 Mall Rd
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41 HIGHLAND AVENUE WINCHESTER MA 1890