Dr. Ralph Brasacchio MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
601 Elmwood Ave # 647 Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Ralph Brasacchio practices Radiation Oncology in Rochester, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Brasacchio 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1990
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1990
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1996
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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