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Summary
Al Taira specializes in oncology, focusing on cancer care and treatment. They earned their medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and brings 21 years of experience to their practice. Al Taira is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Al Taira practices at several respected facilities including Mills Health Center, Mills Peninsula Medical Center, El Camino Health, and The El Camino Womens Hospital, with their primary location at the Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center in San Mateo, California. They have particular expertise in treating lung cancer and prostate cancer, including cases where prostate cancer returns. Their treatment approach includes advanced imaging through CT scans and specialized radiation therapy techniques such as external beam radiation. Patients have given Al Taira an average rating of 4.0.
Al Taira practices at several respected facilities including Mills Health Center, Mills Peninsula Medical Center, El Camino Health, and The El Camino Womens Hospital, with their primary location at the Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center in San Mateo, California. They have particular expertise in treating lung cancer and prostate cancer, including cases where prostate cancer returns. Their treatment approach includes advanced imaging through CT scans and specialized radiation therapy techniques such as external beam radiation. Patients have given Al Taira an average rating of 4.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Stanford University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
Office Location
Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center
100 S San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401 Tel: (650) 696-4509
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Medical Specialties
Dr Al V. Taira has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr Al V. Taira has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005
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- What languages does Dr Al Taira speak?
- Dr Al Taira speaks English and Spanish.
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