Dr. Jorge Alejandro Garcia-young M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1700 Coffee Rd Department Of Radiat Modesto CA, 95355About
Dr. Jorge Garcia-young practices Radiation Oncology in Modesto, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Garcia-young 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
St George',s University 2000
St. George's University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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