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Medical Center in Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It ranks among Germany's top clinics by Focus magazine. Core specialties include neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cancer, and the breast center.
Expert in brachytherapy with _doctor_6587_years_ in oncology – Phd Viola Fox leads a certified cancer center in Solingen.
Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Oncology in Solingen. She is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumors in Germany and Europe. Dr. Fox holds a qualification in specialist genetics and conducts molecular biology research. She treats complex cases at a certified interdisciplinary cancer center.
Medical Center in Solingen is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne. It ranks among Germany's top clinics by Focus magazine. Core specialties include neurosurgery, gastroenterology and cancer, and the breast center.
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