Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Expands Access to Cancer Care in Central Florida with Opening of Kissimmee Cancer Center

Michael Diaz, MD

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 16, 2022 to celebrate the opening of a new clinical site in Kissimmee, FL. Located at 801 W. Oak Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741, the 3,400 square foot office offers a broad range of treatments and services for patients with cancer and blood disorders, including medical oncology/hematology, infusions and an in-house laboratory.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Chief Executive Officer Nathan H. Walcker said, “The opening of our Kissimmee clinic is a significant milestone for Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and an important step forward in fulfilling our mission. This new location further expands our presence in the heart of central Florida where patients in Osceola County can now benefit from easy access to world-class cancer care close to home.”

“We are extremely excited about this latest expansion to our statewide community oncology network,” said Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute President and Managing Physician Michael Diaz, MD. “Our cancer care experts provide the most advanced treatments and therapies personalized for each patient’s unique needs. Additionally, patients can also participate in promising new treatments through clinical trial opportunities available at our Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Drug Development Units in nearby Lake Nona and Lake Mary.”

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute cares for all forms of cancer and blood disorders at nearly 100 locations throughout Florida. The comprehensive team of more than 250 physicians, 220 advanced practice providers and nearly 4,000 team members share a commitment to providing patients and their families with the care and support they need at every step of their cancer journey.

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Board-certified medical oncologists Geetha Akula, MD, Martin Dietrich, MD, PhD, Aamer Farooq, MD and Michel Velez, MD provide care to patients at the new Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Kissimmee location.

Members and health care teams from the community attended the ribbon cutting, including Robin Hughes of Osceola Chamber of Commerce who noted, “We are so pleased to welcome Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute to our community. Having such high-quality cancer care in our immediate backyard will be highly beneficial for Osceola County.”