Leading Statewide Oncology Practice Florida Cancer Specialists Appoints Executive Board Members

Fort Myers, Fla., Jan. 4, 2021 — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is pleased to announce that the following physicians have been named to its Executive Board, overseeing the strategic direction and operational decision-making for the statewide oncology practice: Ahmed Al-Hazzouri, MD, Matthew Fink, MD, Faithlore Gardner, MD, Alexander Glick, MD, Shachar Peles, MD and Mary Li, MD. They join current FCS Executive Board members: Lucio Gordan, MD, Michael Diaz, MD, Joel Grossman, MD, Sachin Kamath, MD, Don Luong, MD, Noel Maun, MD, Ph.D, Anjan Patel, MD and David Wenk, MD.

FCS Chief Executive Officer Nathan H. Walcker said, “Our Executive Board fulfills a mission critical role in ensuring that we are not only meeting the highest ethical and clinical standards across our industry but are also performing day in and day out for our patients. The oncology landscape is rapidly evolving, and I look forward to partnering with our new Executive Board members to advance the mission of Florida Cancer Specialists in bringing leading treatments, terrific physicians and high-quality care to the doorsteps of more Floridians in their communities.”

“We are grateful to our colleagues for their willingness to assume this leadership role and guide our future initiatives to advance the delivery of world-class cancer care,” said FCS President & Managing Physician Dr. Lucio Gordan.

Dr. Michael Diaz, FCS Assistant Managing Physician, added, “We extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing Executive Board members. They have served during a period of innovative change and growth, as well as unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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