Dr. Torunn Yock MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 Blossom St Cox 3 Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Torunn Yock practices Radiation Oncology in Boston, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Yock 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1998
Harvard Medical School 1998
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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