Arun Puranik
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
713 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 124 Latham NY, 12110About
Dr. Arun Puranik practices Radiation Oncology in Latham, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Puranik 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
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya / Mahatma Ghandi Memorial Medical College 1973
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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