Dr. Alvaro R Alvarez-farinetti M.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
873 Sterthaus Ave Suite 110 Ormond Beach FL, 32174About
Dr. Alvaro Alvarez-farinetti practices Radiation Oncology in Palm Coast, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Alvarez-farinetti 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
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud 1993
Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 1993
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Throat Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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- Dr. Ronald Joseph Krochak M.D.873 Sterthaus Ave Ormond Beach FL 32174