Dr. Tahir Ijaz M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
2466 1st Ave Suite B San Diego CA, 92101About
Dr. Tahir Ijaz practices Radiation Oncology in San Diego, CA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ijaz 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 Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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