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Dr. Joseph Contessa M.D., PH.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

333 Cedar St Hunter Radiation The New Haven CT, 06510
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Dr. Joseph Contessa practices Radiation Oncology in New Haven, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Contessa 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

Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2001

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Brain Cancer, Spinal Cancer, Head And Neck Cancer

Professional Memberships

  • Member Yale Medical Group (YMG) 

Dr. Joseph Contessa M.D., PH.D.'s Practice location

Joseph Contessa

333 Cedar St Hunter Radiation The -
New Haven, CT 06510
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New patients: 203-688-4344
Fax: 203-737-1467

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