Dr. Robert J Smith MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
45 Reade Pl Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Robert Smith practices Radiation Oncology in Poughkeepsie, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Smith 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 of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1989
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1989
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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