Dr. Jorge Cassir MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
Jimmie Leeds Rd Pomona NJ, 08240About
Dr. Jorge Cassir practices Radiation Oncology in Pomona, NJ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Cassir 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
Univ Del Valle, Div Of Cien De La Salud, Cali, Colombia 1968
University of the Valley. Division of Health Sciences, Colombia 1968
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Internships
- University Hospital
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Developing his Skills Over the Years, Keeping Up with Technology
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
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