Dr. Carlos P Torres M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX, 79415About
Dr. Carlos Torres practices Radiation Oncology in Lubbock, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Torres 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
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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