Dr. Robert K Takamiya M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
21605 76th Avenue W C/O Swedish Cancer I Edmonds WA, 98026About
Dr. Robert Takamiya practices Radiation Oncology in Edmonds, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Takamiya 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
New York University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
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