Our cancer experts work to ensure coordinated care is available to each patient through diagnosis, treatment and recovery — putting you at the center of everything we do.

In June 2023, the UF Health Cancer Institute became Florida’s newest NCI-designated cancer center. Only Cancer Centers that meet the highest standards for research and development in creating innovative approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment achieve this level of distinction. An NCI-designation gets us a step closer to realizing our vision of a future where everyone has access to individually tailored treatments and leading-edge clinical trials that reduce the burden of cancer in our community and beyond.

Our caring team of specialists provide comprehensive, individualized treatment options, access to the latest clinical trials and superior outcomes. That’s why we’re North Central Florida’s only Cancer Center of Excellence.

The UF Health Cancer Institute stands alone in the state of Florida in its unique ability to blend comprehensive patient care and innovative research in a collaborative environment.

Appointments with our specialty teams

Schedule an appointment with one of our specialty multidisciplinary teams by calling the following numbers:

UF Health Medical Oncology
(352) 265-0725

UF Health Radiation Oncology
(352) 265-0287

Blood Cancers and Bone Marrow Transplant Program
(352) 273-9120

Bone Cancer
(352) 273-7001

Brain Tumors
Preston A. Wells, Jr. Center for Brain Tumor Therapy
(352) 273-6990

Breast Cancer
(352) 265-7070

GI / Colon Cancer
(352) 265-0535

Gynecological Cancer
(352) 265-8200

Head and Neck Cancer
(352) 265-0725

Hereditary Cancer
(352) 265-9796

Lung Cancer
(352) 273-8740

Pancreatic Cancer
(352) 265-0535

Pediatric Cancer
(352) 265-8250

Skin Cancer
(352) 594-1500

Urologic Cancer
(352) 265-8240

Cancer rehabilitation services

After going through cancer treatments, patients may find themselves unable to perform the activities they once could. Our cancer rehabilitation specialists work with patients living with cancer and cancer survivors to maintain and improve their emotional well-being and physical function.

The cancer rehabilitation specialists at UF Health perform comprehensive evaluations and rehabilitative care – from physical and occupational therapy to other supportive services.

For patients with breast and gynecological cancers, our cancer rehabilitation physicians provide pre- and post-operative screenings as well as management of upper and lower extremity lymphedema.

Many cancer patients suffer from musculoskeletal complications during their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Our specialists help provide education on lifestyle changes and exercises that can help patients improve physically during and after cancer treatment. We also provide long-term care to evaluate our patients rehabilitation needs long after the completion of their treatment.

Clinical and research leaders

The UF Heath Cancer Institute has Disease Site Groups (DSG) that leverage the expertise of research and clinical leaders. Each DSG is charged with developing clinical trials that further the UF Health Cancer Institute’s mission of reducing the burden of cancer in our community and beyond. Click on the clinical DSG leaders below to learn more about their areas of expertise and background.

Gastrointestinal

• Steven J. Hughes, MD
• Thomas George, M.D., FACP

Genitourinary

• Paul L. Crispen, M.D.

Thoracic

• Hiren Mehta, MD

Gynecologic

• David Iglesias, M.D.

Sarcoma

• Andre Spiguel, MD
• Joanne Lagmay, M.D.

Cutaneous

• Christiana Shaw, MD

Breast

• Lisa Spiguel, MD

Neurology

• Ashley Ghiaseddin, MD
• Maryam Rahman, M.D.

Head and Neck

• Dennie Jones, Jr., MD

Pediatrics

• William B. Slayton, MD
• Elias Sayour, M.D., Ph.D.

Experimental Therapeutics Group

• Thomas George, M.D., FACP

Cancer Control and Population Sciences

• Dejana Braithwaite, Ph.D.
• Stephanie Staras, Ph.D.

Make an appointment

Call (352) 265-0725 to make an appointment with one of our cancer experts.