Benjamin Farnia
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
601 E 15th St Austin TX, 78701About
Dr. Benjamin Farnia practices Radiation Oncology in Austin, TX. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Farnia 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.
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