Dr. Faina Sherman MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1676 Sunset Ave Utica NY, 13502About
Dr. Faina Sherman practices Radiation Oncology in Utica, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sherman 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
Kiev A A Bogomolets/Ukrainian State Inst- Kiev- Ukraine 1974
National Medical University Oobohomolets 1974
KIEV MEDICAL INST 1974
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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