Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Welcomes Dr. Ashok Bapat

Fort Myers, Fla., Jan. 5, 2021  — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) welcomes Board-certified medical oncologist/hematologist Ashok Bapat, MD. He will see patients at the FCS Estero location at 8440 Murano Del Lago Drive, Estero FL, which is scheduled to open on Jan.11, 2021.

Dr. Bapat earned his medical degree from the University of Bombay in Mumbai, India. After completing residencies in radiation oncology and nuclear medicine, and internal medicine at St. Francis General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, he finished a residency in hematology and oncology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. Dr. Bapat was then awarded a fellowship in blood banking/immunohematology through Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. He is Board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology.

Prior to joining FCS, Dr. Bapat cared for patients at an oncology practice in New Jersey. He served as president of Gloucester County Medical Society and as medical director for the Fox Chase Cancer Center Virtual Health Cancer Program and hospice program. Dr. Bapat has been recognized as a Top Doctor in numerous New Jersey and Philadelphia magazines.

Dr. Bapat has broad experience across all areas of hematologic and malignant diseases, with special interest in breast cancer, gynecologic malignancies and solid tumors. He prides himself on his accessibility to his patients, their families and referring medical providers.

“Dr. Bapat has extensive experience and a solid track record serving patients in the community, and we could not be more pleased to welcome him to FCS,” said FCS Chief Executive Officer Nathan H. Walcker.

FCS President & Managing Physician Dr. Lucio Gordan said, “Dr. Bapat’s extensive and diverse training in a range of oncology-related specialties will add to our patients’ cancer care experience. His expertise will provide them with a wealth of information for enhanced outcomes.”

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