Dr. Jacqueline E Tan MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
43 New Scotland Ave Dept Radiation Oncol Albany NY, 12208About
Dr. Jacqueline Tan practices Radiation Oncology in Albany, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Tan 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1995
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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