Dr. Rajiv Sharma M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
270-05 76th Ave Dept Of Radiation Me New Hyde Park NY, 11040About
Dr. Rajiv Sharma practices Radiation Oncology in New Hyde Park, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Sharma 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
Temple University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
- Member American Society for Radiation Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology American Brachytherap
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