Shachar Peles, MD
Dr. Peles is a hematologist and oncologist for Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in West Palm and Palm Springs. Shachar Peles is a native of South Africa. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he earned numerous prestigious awards and scholarships. Dr. Peles completed his Internal Medicine internship and residency and a three-year fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Peles has been published in several professional journals and is actively involved in the company clinical research. Dr. Peles lives in Delray Beach with his wife and 3 children. Dr. Peles also serves on the FCS Executive Board and Compensation Committee.
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
- Afrikaans
- English
- Hebrew
Medical School
- University of the Witwatersrand – South Africa
Residency
- Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University – St. Louis, MO
Fellowship
- Oncology/Hematology
- Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University – St. Louis, MO
Board Certified
- Medical Oncology
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
Honors & Achievements
- ASCO merit award for his multiple myeloma research in 2006
Community
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
- Consulting Associate, Duke University Medical Center
- Voluntary Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
- Regional Scientific Board, Israel Cancer Association USA
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in both men and women. Florida Cancer Specialists medical oncologist Dr. Shachar Peles joined WPTV’s “In the Know” program to help raise awareness and understanding of this disease.
Dr. Shachar Peles – Florida Cancer Specialists
Newscast on CBS 12 News. Dr. Shachar Peles of Good Samaritan Medical Center was interviewed on the recent news of actor Jeff Bridges announcing he has Lymphoma.
Nancy Kashman Patient Testimonial – Dr. Shachar Peles – Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute