Dr. Maria Amelia Rodrigues, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
6200 Sw 73rd St Miami FL, 33143About
Dr. Maria Rodrigues practices Radiation Oncology in Miami, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Rodrigues 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
Escola De Medicina E Cirugia University Do Rio J MD
Federal University of Rio De Janeiro / Faculty of Medicine / Center of Health Science
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Professional Memberships
- Member SOUTH MIAMI WOMEN AND INFANTS CENTER EXECUTIVE BOARD
- Member AMERICAN BRACHYTHERAPY SOCIETY
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BREAST DISEASES
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THERAPEUTIC RADIATION ONCOLOGY
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