Dr. Shahid Latif MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1281 E Cottonwood Ln Casa Grande AZ, 85222About
Dr. Shahid Latif practices Radiation Oncology in Casa Grande, AZ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Latif 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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Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. 1981
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- Dr. Inna Ogandzhanova M.D.1281 E Cottonwood Ln Casa Grande AZ 85222