Dr. Omar Yumen M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
100 N Academy Ave Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Omar Yumen practices Radiation Oncology in Danville, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Yumen 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American College of Radiology
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society of Hematology
- Member American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
- Member Canadian Medical Association
- Member Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
- Member Montour County Medical Society
- Member Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Member Pennsylvania Society of Hematology
- Fellow Royal College of Physicians of Canada
Fellowships
- University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry , Hematology 1984
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