Liliana Bustamante, MD
Dr. Bustamante is a medical oncologists and hematologist for Florida Cancer Specialists in Lee County. After earning her medical degree from University of Florida, College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, Dr. Liliana Bustamante completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. In 2014, she was awarded a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of South Florida / Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL.
A native Spanish speaker, Dr. Bustamante has a keen interest in clinical research and has presented at various medical meetings, including the 2015 International Society of Geriatric Oncology’s Annual Conference in Prague and the Annual Scientific Session of the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Bustamante has also written several book chapters and has been published in several peer-reviewed journals.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bustamante has volunteered in her local community and beyond, including serving as a leader for Medical missions in Ecuador and helping co-found a non-profit organization serving children in her native country of Colombia. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and watching the Florida Gators!
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
- English
- Spanish
Medical School
University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
Education
Undergraduate School – University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
Fellowship
Oncology/Hematology – University of South Florida / Moffitt Cancer Center
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Honors & Achievements
Gold Humanism Honor Society, UF 2010
NEY Award | Internal Medicine Program, UNC 2014
Bryan Award | Internal Medicine Program, UNC 2013
Ontjes Award |Internal Medicine Program, UNC 2012
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American College of Physicians
Dr. Liliana Bustamante views the practice of oncology as the perfect marriage of science and heart. She values the close relationships formed with patients and their families as she becomes a part of their lives. Committed to continuously learning, researching and investigating, Dr. Bustamante strives to provide her patients with the very best care possible for their unique needs.
Dr. Bustamante provides oncology care to patients at Florida Cancer Specialists locations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, FL.
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Dr. Liliana Bustamante talks about what drew her to the field of medical oncology and the life changing relationships she has been able to cultivate with her patients and provide them hope.
Leticia Rodriguez Patient Testimonial – Dr. Liliana Bustamante – Florida Cancer Specialists