Our doctor was originally Dr. Alemany. Because of the type of cancer my friend had we were…read moretransferred to Dr. Mekhail. Let me start off by saying that when you have cancer it is never easy, but everyone here really tried to do their best to treat us with respect, care and professionalism. There is not much these people can do to change your circumstances but they do try to make their part as painless as possible. Dr. Mekhail's administrative assistant, Teri, is incredible. She keeps a thousand balls up in the air at once and never drops one of them. She comes to the phone when you call, she sets up all of your appointments for their office as well as for scans and blood work or any other testing done outside of their office. She has incredible follow through and she knows who you are when you call or come in. Thank You Teri. Dr. Mekhail's nurse and now part of the protocol research team is Tammy. During the first few appointments Tammy showed such kindness, patience, grace and offered us so much comfort that we will be eternally grateful. She was also full of information and little tips of how to deal with what was going to be happening. Thank You Tammy. In the chemo room a special thank you to Robert and Mel and there was one other woman, a black woman who I apologize - I don't know her name, who treated my friend with such tenderness and warmth AND expertise. You all made the rigors of chemo palatable. Thank you. There are times you will wait. They are incredibly busy. My friend grew impatient at the wait at times, understandably so, she was usually in pain, exhausted, nauseous and anxious. For me, sitting in the chair next to her, I understood the waits. So, There but for the grace of God go I, if I were diagnosed with cancer tomorrow would I go to the Cancer Institute of Florida? Yes, I would. Thank you all for your care during a difficult time.

My best friend has been receiving care for cancer for almost three past 8 months. They have been…read morekind, caring, patient, and thorough in taking care of her. Every time I visited her here they're always having a good time with my friend and cheering her up.

Today was my first meeting with Dr. Kalsi and oncology nurse navigator Terri Hutson for the next…read morestep in my cancer battle. Dr. Kalsi was very welcoming and friendly, she did a quick check of my recent surgerical area and gave me a breakdown of what was to be expected with my upcoming treatment as well. She knew it was a lot coming at me all at once so she would review it all patiently while I took it all in. I had bloodwork taken for my genetic testing and was provided my next appointment. Nurse Terri will also be the advocate, giving me any assistance I may require during it all. I felt confident that my treatment was in great hands.

I was first sent here in October 23 for melanoma metastatic cancer, I had no intention of going…read moreforward with care until I got really sick in April. I couldn't figure out what was wrong, I just decided to go forward with treatment at that time. I went in to see Dr. Sequerra and he immediately knew what was wrong, my brain was swelling, he sent me to the hospital for a MRI, and sure enough my cancer has spread to my brain. He had me start radiation tx, I will then start immunotherapy. I can't say enough good things about him and his nurse Liz!!! Thank you Florida cancer specialist!!

My husband has been going to Dr. Molthrop for several years. Although he is not treating my…read morehusband, (i.e. no chemo) he is monitoring his platelet count, as my husband suffers from thrombocytopenia, which may have been a side effect of radiation treatments for a rare form of cancer, mycosis fungoides. . Dr. Molthrop is very thorough, very personable, and his office staff is very pleasant. Since my husband is not receiving chemo, we have had little contact with nurses, therefore, I can not really speak to what they are like. However, I do know that at every appointment, Dr. Molthrop always gives the patient a print out of their labs, which are done in house, on the spot. This is great for those of us who like to keep copies of our own records, as it eliminates the need to ask for one's records. Dr. Molthrop has a delightful personality, which is a big plus for those dealing with a disease as serious as cancer. Although he is thorough, he does not over-react. Part of being a good doctor is the wisdom to know when to treat and when to monitor. I highly recommend Dr. Molthrop.

Dr Tejpar was a very knowledgeable and efficient doctor and one of the best breast surgeon and…read moresurgery doctor. I would highly recomend her, only if she wasnt retired. She is retired. I wish she was still in practice. Please update your records.

Approximately 14 years ago, Dr. Tejpar performed surgery on my father. (gallbladder removal) At…read morethat time, she was in a practice with other surgeons. When Dad was admitted to the hospital via the ER, one of her colleagues first examined my father, and would have done surgery on Dad the next day. I was very uneasy about this doctor since I knew nothing about him, and because I had seen Dr. Tejpar myself for a sigmoidoscopy, I asked that she be with the one to do Dad's surgery instead. The other doctor failed to ask my father if he had taken aspirin (or any other blood thinning drugs) and had he operated as scheduled, Dad could have hemorrhaged. After the consulatation with Dr. Tejpar, she sent Dad home with instructions to discontinue the aspirin for a period of ten After the required time had elapsed in order to safely perform the surgery, she operated on my father and was able to removed the HUGE stone and his gallbladder laparascopically instead of open surgery. We were all very pleased with Dr. Tejpar and I would highly recommend her. I know nothing about her abilities as a breast cancer surgeon, but if her skill level is equal to that which we saw when she operated on Dad, I'm sure she'd be excellent

This location is NOT closed... although it is currently undergoing some renovation! Hopefully that…read morewill be completed shortly after the new year... if not sooner. Great oncologists with this group & a wonderful office staff. My oncologist is Dr. Lee Zehngebot. To me he's the best there is anywhere. The other doctor's in the group are equally dedicated and committed to positive patient care as I've learned through my occasional interactions with them. You can't go wrong with Hematology & Oncology Consultants!!!

My friend is receiving cancer treatment here. When I visited her, the facility was nice and clean…read more All of the staff, nurses, and doctors were very friendly and helpful. There was a lot of information, so naturally there were many questions and some confusion. However, everyone was very patient, willing to answer questions, and always kind and supportive.

Review of Jose Sarriera, MD - Orlando Health Cancer Institute…read more I am extremely disappointed and disturbed by my experience with Jose Sarriera, MD. I want to specifically identify the physician involved because my concerns are about my personal interaction with Dr. Sarriera and should not reflect on other physicians or staff members who were not involved. I attended an oncology appointment with someone I love who is battling multiple myeloma. I came prepared with legitimate questions about her treatment, progress, and future care. Instead of having a respectful conversation, I experienced Dr. Sarriera as dismissive, condescending, antagonistic, and lacking the compassion that I believe should be fundamental when dealing with cancer patients and their families. While I was asking questions, Dr. Sarriera became visibly irritated, threw his hands up while speaking, and communicated with me in a manner I found extremely disrespectful. I specifically asked him not to speak to me that way. What happened next was even more concerning. During this interaction, he told the patient that she could essentially receive treatment somewhere else. In my opinion, that is an unacceptable thing to say to a cancer patient in the middle of a disagreement involving questions about her medical care. Patients and their loved ones should be able to ask questions without feeling that doing so could threaten their relationship with their treatment team. When I recognized that I was becoming angry with the way I was being treated, I made the decision to remove myself from the situation and leave the room. Rather than allowing me to simply walk away, Dr. Sarriera stood up, opened the door, and made a remark about helping me leave. I experienced his behavior as sarcastic and deliberately antagonistic at a moment when I was actively trying to de-escalate the situation. What disturbed me most was the overall attitude I experienced. I walked away feeling as though questioning him was viewed as a challenge to his authority rather than a normal part of advocating for someone you love. No physician's credentials or position should place them above treating patients and their families with basic dignity and respect. Medical knowledge is obviously essential in oncology, but so are compassion, patience, humility, communication, and professionalism. Cancer patients and their families are already dealing with fear, uncertainty, and tremendous emotional stress. They deserve an environment where they can ask difficult questions, seek clarification, and advocate for themselves without being belittled, antagonized, or made to feel unwelcome. I have formally reported this interaction to management because I believe what occurred deserves to be reviewed. This review represents my personal experience and observations during my interaction with Jose Sarriera, MD. Based on that experience, I cannot recommend him.

Dr. Finkler, in my opinion, is the best gynecologist/oncologist in this area, and most probably in…read morethe entire state of Florida. It does take awhile to get an appointment with Dr. Finkler, but I am sure that is because he is so much in demand because of his well deserved stellar reputation. You could not find a more competent and caring physician. Dr. Finkler literally saved my life. He truly listens to his patients, and unlike the countless other doctors that I'd been to see about this problem, he LISTENED to me and actually believed me when I told him in great detail of my ongoing symptoms and of the excrutiating pain that I was suffering. . By the time that I saw him, I was in agony. He performed a TAH/BSO on me, and my condition was actually Stage IV. Dr. Finkler's nurse, Linda Pfeiffer, is just as caring as he is. I can not tell you how many times I have had a medical question, needed a referral for a physician, or requested Dr. Finkler's opinion on a medical issue. Over the past twelve years, he and Linda have come to my aid too many times to count. This woman has been the most comforting, thorough, supportive nurse that I have ever had in my life, and Dr. Finkler is the same....If I ever need him, he is there for me, as is Linda. They truly exemplify the best in their profession, and I can not imagine anyone being displeased with the level of care rendered by either of them. When Dr. Finkler retires, I will be one unhappy camper, as he and Linda are irreplacable. Any woman who has any form of gynecologic cancer could never find a more highly skilled or more compassionate doctor than Dr. Finkler. He's an excellent surgeon and his patients are very fortunate indeed. In spite of the fact that Dr. Finkler works in a field (oncology) that has to be depressing at times, he always remains just as upbeat, positive and caring as he was on the day that I first went for my consultation nearly 13 years ago. Dr. Finkler has a wonderful bedside manner, and he is not at all offended if you are the type of patient who asks a lot of questions and who likes to read up on things. That is the mark of a truly good doctor, and one who is secure within himself. Patients come from out of state and from distant cities in FL to go to Dr. Finkler, and I can see why. He is truly the best .

I went to Dr. Rotatori for a breast augmentation after a referral from a friend of mine. From the…read moreoutset it was a great experience. First I visited the website and signed up on their web system about my interest in an appointment. The friendly staff responded with in 24 hrs and sent me a packet of information on the procedure I was interested in. I currently live in Atlanta but have family in Orlando and so wanted to get my procedure done there. Dr. Rotatori was very flexible in being able to meet with me during hours he didn't normally have reserved for consults. This was nice because I could only be there certain days. This posed a problem with other doctors who were inflexible with my circumstances. I was very impressed with Dr. Rotatori's bedside manner. He comfortably answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease. He also described the procedure in detail--including pre-surgery and post-surgery expectations. I am very active and he clearly defined what my limitations would be after surgery. The surgery center he uses was very nice and the staff were attentive and friendly. Now for the most important part, the results. I LOVE THEM! I am still healing but they look great! My scarring is very minimal thus far and should improve even more with time. I was looking to go up in size significantly but not look over the top. Dr. Rotatori listened to what I wanted and didn't push me to "go bigger" like some doctors do. He wanted me to have the result I was interested in and explained to me how to get there. My friends and family have commented how natural they look and how well they suit my frame. I am so happy I chose Dr. Rotatori for my procedure and highly recommend going to see him if you are looking for a surgeon.

I had a mini face lift with an upper bleph and that was back in 2015 and I'm still very pleased at…read morethe ago of 70