Dr. Michael Kos M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
10745 Double R Blvd Bldg 13 Reno NV, 89521About
Dr. Michael Kos practices Radiation Oncology in Reno, NV. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Kos 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 Of Saskatchewan- Coll Of Med- Saskatoon- Sask- Canada 1993
University Of Saskatchewan College Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Testicular Cancer
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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