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Dr. Al V Taira MD

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

4/5(2)
1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340 Seattle WA, 98195
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4/5

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Dr. Al Taira practices Radiation Oncology in Seattle, WA. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Taira 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.

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

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Dr. Al V Taira MD's Practice location

Practice At 1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340

1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340 -
Seattle, WA 98195
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Dr. Al V Taira MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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