Dr. Margaret Torrey M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
111 N Highland Ave Nyack NY, 10960About
Dr. Margaret Torrey practices Radiation Oncology in Nyack, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Torrey 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1992
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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