Michael Diaz, MD
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Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Michael Diaz joined Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) in 2011 and currently serves on the FCS Executive Board and as Director of Patient Advocacy for the practice. Dr. Diaz also serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, as Vice-Chair, which provides non-medical financial assistance to qualified cancer patients in Florida. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors and as the Immediate Past President for the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO). Dr. Diaz also provides leadership on the Board of Directors for Community Oncology Alliance (COA) as Vice-President, serving on the Payment Reform Task Force working to champion Medical Oncology Health Care Reform and as a Co-Medical Director for the COA Patient Advocacy Network. He is active with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on multiple Work Groups and as a member of ASCO's Clinical Practice Committee. Dr. Diaz donates many hours as an active Medical Missionary and has participated in numerous medical missions to Kingston, Jamaica.
Dr. Mike Diaz discusses why he chose to be an oncologist and how his patients motivate him everyday.
Education
Undergraduate School
University of Kentucky
Medical School
University of Kentucky
Internship and Residency
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia
Fellowship
University of South Florida - Moffitt Cancer Center
Board Certified
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Board Appointments
Community Oncology Alliance (COA) – President
Florida Association of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) - President
Florida Association of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) - Board Member
Florida Association of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) - Legislative Committee, Co-Vice Chairman
Florida Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee
In the news
Dr. Michael Diaz of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Elected President of COA