Dr. Ahmad Paiman Ghafoori M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Dumc 3085 Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Ahmad Ghafoori practices Radiation Oncology in Durham, NC. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ghafoori 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.
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2011
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- Dr. Christopher Willett M.D.4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Joel E Tepper MD101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. John F Reilly M.D.4101 Macon Pond Rd Raleigh NC 27607