Dr. Alan Katz MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
601 Elmwood Ave # 647 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Alan Katz practices Radiation Oncology in Rochester, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Katz 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1977
Sackler School of Medicine 1985
TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2008
Provider Details
Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
Professional Memberships
- Member ASTRO AMA
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