Dr. Robert A Ivker DO
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
201 Lyons Avenue Radiation Oncology D Newark NJ, 07112About
Dr. Robert Ivker practices Radiation Oncology in Newark, NJ. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Ivker 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1991
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
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