
Dr. Astrid O Peterson M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
70 East Street Holy Family Hospital Methuen MA, 01844About
Dr. Astrid Peterson practices Radiation Oncology in Methuen, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Peterson 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.
Education and Training
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1977
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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