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Chief Physician with expertise in melanoma surgery – Phd Viola Fox leads the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care at BKZ 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.
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