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Laura C. Dickerson, MD

Dr. Laura Dickerson is an oncologist and hematologist for Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) in Alachua County. Her research interests during her fellowship included osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients treated with zoledronic acid and/or pamidronate as well as venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in neurosurgical patients.

Dr. Dickerson maintains a broad practice encompassing medical oncology, benign and malignant hematology. She has special interests in breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer and thromboembolic disease. She is an active member of the Cancer Team at North Florida Regional Medical Center. Dr. Dickerson is an investigator in multiple clinical research trials. She joined Gainesville Hematology and Oncology Assoc. in 2007, prior to the practice merging with Florida Cancer Specialists in 2010.

Treatments Provided
  • Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
Languages Spoken
  • English

Medical School

Wake Forest University

Education

University of California at Berkeley in Civil Engineering

Residency

University of Florida

Fellowship

Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship at University of Florida

Board Certification

Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine

Honors & Achievements

Internal Medicine Excellence Award in Ambulatory Care
Fellows Grant Program Award from the American Society of Hematology

Professional Affiliations

Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomat of the American Board of Medical Oncology
Member of the American Board of Hematology
Member of the ASCO and the American Society of Hematology

Dr. Laura Dickerson - Florida Cancer Specialists

Dr. Laura Dickerson – Florida Cancer Specialists

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Paz Kent Testimonial – Dr. Laura Dickerson Patient – Florida Cancer Specialists