Orange County Radiation Oncology Center Expansion Complete.

Cornwall, NY -- December 20, 2008

Orange County Radiation Oncology has just completed construction of a major expansion project at its Cornwall facility. The 2,800 square foot addition houses a new completely computerized linear accelerator with multileaf collimator, for IMRT and IGRT treatments, and a CT simulator / scanner with LAP laser for accurate setup, as well as expanded office and exam space.

According to Dr. Uma B. Mishra, MD, Medical Director of Orange County Radiation Oncology, the goal in making this investment in the center is to make the whole process more convenient for patients while providing the best radiation treatment medical science has to offer. The patient is the most important part of the equation. said Dr. Mishra. We want to be the smallest interruption in their day. They should be able to arrive for their appointment and receive the best treatment available without having to wait. That's what we provide and will continue to provide whether the patient is covered by a major insurance carrier, Medicaid or Medicare.

Orange County Radiation Oncology is a full service radiation oncology center serving the counties of Orange, Ulster and Sullivan with a complete menu of cancer treatments including IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Mammosite Treatment and high dose rate Brachytherapy .

Dr. Uma B Mishra is board certified in Radiation Oncology and is a Fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology and the American College of Radiology. He is also Past Chair of Radiation Oncology for the New York Radiological Society.

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