Your Visit
- Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first visit to Florida Cancer Specialists. Find a convenient location using our search tool and get important insurance and Medicare information.
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Your Team
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Your Care
- Florida Cancer Specialists is proud to offer cancer treatment tailored to each individual. Our robust oncology and hematology services, as well as supporting disciplines like pathology, radiology, care management and our home delivery pharmacy, RX to Go, all contribute to that personal approach to care.
- Care Management
- Clinical Research Associates
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- DigniCap®
- Gynecologic Oncology
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- Medical Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiology
- RX To Go
- Telehealth Services
- Urology
Your Resources
- Understanding cancer treatments can be overwhelming. Florida Cancer Specialists has assembled easy-to-understand resources to help you and your loved ones fully comprehend your treatments.
- Patient Education
- Experiencing & Understanding Medical Oncology
- Experiencing & Understanding Radiation Oncology
- Understanding & Participating in Clinical Trials
- Supporting a Loved One Living With Cancer
- Insurance & Financial Counseling Services
- Education Videos
- Patient Guide
- FCS Publications
- Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
- 2018 Controlled Substance Bill
- Other Resources
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Vijay Patel, MD

Locations

Gainesville Cancer Center

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati

Dr. Vijay Patel began practicing as a community oncologist/hematologist in 2008 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, located in Kansas City, KS. From 2011-2015, he served as Director of both the Cancer and Palliative Care departments at the West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. Fluent in English and Gujarati, Dr. Patel has a keen interest in research and clinical trials. He has been published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology, the Journal of Hematology & Oncology, and Blood, a weekly medical journal published by the American Society of Hematology. In addition, Dr. Patel has presented abstracts nationally at the annual conference of the American Society of Hematology.