Dr. Vinubhai Patel M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
70 Walnut St Foxboro MA, 02035About
Dr. Vinubhai Patel practices Radiation Oncology in Foxboro, MA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Patel 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
Makerere Univ, Med Sch, Kampala, Uganda (- Prior /) 1970
Makerere University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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