Napoleon Santos, DO
Dr. Santos treats patients with all blood disorders and cancers but has a special interest in benign and malignant hematology including disorders of blood cells, bleeding and clotting disorders and lymphomas. Having experienced first-hand the impact cancer can have on a person and their loved ones, he believes good communication is the key to positive patient outcomes. During his Hematology/Oncology fellowship, Dr. Santos was named Most Outstanding Fellow in 2014 and was a recipient of several other academic honors.
He is a strong believer in the importance of clinical research, having served as Primary Investigator for a research project at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He’s also been published in such prestigious journals as Journal of Cancer Therapy and Oncology and has presented several posters locally and statewide. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Santos has also served as a volunteer medical translator. His personal interests include sports and spending time with his family.
Dr. Napoleon Santos shares a personal experience with cancer which influenced his decision to pursue his career as a Medical Oncologist.
Catherine Schwallie Patient Testimonial - Dr. Napoleon Santos - Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
Education
Undergraduate School
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL
Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Fellowship in Oncology/Hematology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Board Certified
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology
Professional Memberships & Associations
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO)