Dr. Luis A Linares M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4204 Houma Blvd Suite 211 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Luis Linares practices Radiation Oncology in Metairie, LA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Linares 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
Univ De San Carlos, Fac De Cien Med, Guatemala 1975
Universidad de San Carlos Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1975
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