Cervical Cancer Center - Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria Oncologist Doctors for Cervical 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 Santa Maria * PCR Oncology  Anacapa Surgical Associates  Ventura County Medical Center  Comprehensive Blood/Cancr Ctr  CBCC Surgery Center Santa Maria, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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