Dr. Matthew R Vernon M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5000 W Chambers St Milwaukee WI, 53210About
Dr. Matthew Vernon practices Radiation Oncology in BENNINGTON, VT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Vernon 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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