Dr. John W Ames MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
301 E Main St Bay Shore NY, 11706Rating
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About
Dr. John Ames practices Radiation Oncology in Bay Shore, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ames 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
Mechanical Engineering 1987
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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