Dr. Dhiren K Shah MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2121 Main St Suite 120 Buffalo NY, 14214About
Dr. Dhiren Shah practices Radiation Oncology in Buffalo, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Shah 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
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1990
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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