Dr. Carlos E Vargas MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
710 Lomax St Suite 1 Jacksonville FL, 32204About
Dr. Carlos Vargas practices Radiation Oncology in Jacksonville, FL. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Vargas 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 University Javeriana-Facility Of Mediine 1997
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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