
Arthur Chung MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2707 E VALLEY BLVD WEST COVINA CA, 91792About
Dr. Arthur Chung practices Radiation Oncology in WEST COVINA, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Chung 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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- Dr. Kevin Lin M.D.2707 E VALLEY BLVD STE 109 WEST COVINA CA 91792
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