Statewide Practice Strengthens Presence in Rapidly Growing Wesley Chapel Community

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Welcomes Hassan Hasanein, MD to Clinical Team

Fort Myers, Fla., January 28, 2025 — Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is pleased to welcome board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist Hassan Hasanein, MD to its team of cancer experts in Wesley Chapel, serving patients at its new, state-of-the-art facility scheduled to open in early Spring.

Nathan H. Walcker, FCS chief executive officer, said, “Dr. Hasanein’s arrival in Wesley Chapel is further demonstration of our commitment to ensure that residents in our fast-growing Florida communities have convenient access to world-class cancer care.”

Dr. Hasanein earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus School of Medicine in Syria. He completed internal medicine residency training at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and was named as chief fellow during his fellowship training in oncology/hematology at the University of Missouri in Columbia.

“We continue to expand our team of medical oncologists who share a passion for community oncology and an impressive record of involvement with medical research that is contributing to exciting advancements in patient care, said David Wenk, MD, FCS assistant managing physician. “Dr. Hasanein is an excellent addition to our statewide practice.

Once open, the new FCS Wesley Chapel location will boast two stories, 45,000 square feet total, and will include 27 patient exam rooms, 69 infusion treatment chairs, as well as an on-site laboratory, pharmacy, PET/CT imaging, and radiation oncology services. Patients will also have opportunities to participate in clinical trials research and care coordination services.