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Dr. Richard L Bakst M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

1184 5TH AVENUE NEW YORK NY, 10029
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Dr. Richard Bakst practices Radiation Oncology in NEW YORK, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Bakst 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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1184 5TH AVENUE -
NEW YORK, NY 10029
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New patients: 212-241-7500
Fax: 212-410-7194

Dr. Richard Bakst, Md

3935 Blackstone Ave Apt 9G -
Bronx, NY 10471
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