Dr. Angelica T. Montesano M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
5501 Old York Road Levy Grd Fl Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Angelica Montesano practices Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia, PA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Montesano 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
Univ De La Republica- Fac De Med- Montevideo- Uruguay 1973
Republic University 1973
Montevideo
UNIV OF LA REPUBLICA 1973
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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