Dr. Vivek Laxmikant Patel M.D., PH.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
295 VARNUM AVE LOWELL MA, 01854About
Dr. Vivek Patel practices Radiation Oncology in LOWELL, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Patel 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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