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Dr. Paul S Rava MD, PHD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
55 LAKE AVE N WORCESTER MA, 01655About
Dr. Paul Rava practices Radiation Oncology in Dedham, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Rava 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. Lily Lawn-tsao M.D.55 LAKE AVE N WORCESTER MA 01655
- Dr. Gayle Faith Tillman MD55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA 01655
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