Dr. Jaime Emilio Tome MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
400 Ave Fd Roosevelt San Juan PR, 00918About
Dr. Jaime Tome practices Radiation Oncology in San Juan, PR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Tome 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 Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1991
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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