Dr. Jose Paras Barba M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
4605 MACCORKLE AVE SW SOUTH CHARLESTON WV, 25309About
Dr. Jose Barba practices Radiation Oncology in Bronx, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Barba 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.
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