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Dr. Timothy D. Shafman MD, Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Timothy D. Shafman MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

5/5(3)
115 Cass Ave Woonsocket RI, 02895
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5/5

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Dr. Timothy Shafman practices Radiation Oncology in Woonsocket, RI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shafman 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 Medical School 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1994

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer

Dr. Timothy D. Shafman MD's Practice location

Practice At 115 Cass Ave

115 Cass Ave -
Woonsocket, RI 02895
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New patients: 508-769-4100, 401-769-4100

50 MAUDE ST -
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
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New patients: 401-456-2690
Fax: 401-456-6540

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Dr. Timothy D. Shafman MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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