Cancer Center - Midwest City, OK
Midwest City Oncologist Doctors for CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. They decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer. Specialty: Medical Oncology Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Midwest City * Oklahoma Univ Hlh Sci Ctr Hm/On  Mercy Health Network Urology  Integris Cancer Institute Oklhm  Integris Cancer Institute Oklhm  Cancer Centers Southwest OK Midwest City, OklahomaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-28
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