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Dr. Encouse Golden MD, PHD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
400 PARNASSUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94143About
Dr. Encouse Golden practices Radiation Oncology in Chicago, IL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Golden 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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PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
500 E 51ST ST CHICAGO IL 60615UCSF MEDICAL CENTERl
505 PARNASSUS AVE, BOX 0296 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94143ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTERl
450 STANYAN ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94117