Dr. Anthony Vaccaro M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
75 Beekman St Plattsburgh NY, 12901About
Dr. Anthony Vaccaro practices Radiation Oncology in Plattsburgh, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Vaccaro 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
Leicester Warwick Medical Schools 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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