Dr. Robert P Zimmerman MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1338 S HOPE ST LOS ANGELES CA, 90015About
Dr. Robert Zimmerman practices Radiation Oncology in Valencia, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Zimmerman 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
University of California 1992
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Lymphoma
- AerolaseĀ® Technologies
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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