Dr. Thomas J Comerford MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2500 Ne Neff Rd Central Oregon Cance Bend OR, 97701About
Dr. Thomas Comerford practices Radiation Oncology in Bend, OR. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Comerford 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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