Dr. Marisa Sandera M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
134 Menger Spgs Suite 1120 Boerne TX, 78006About
Dr. Marisa Sandera is an oncologist practicing in Boerne, TX. Dr. Sandera specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Sandera 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.
Education and Training
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
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