Dr. Amna Falak Sher MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
HSC T15 040 STONY BROOK NY, 11794About
Dr. Amna Sher is an oncologist practicing in STONY BROOK, NY. Dr. Sher specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Sher manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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