Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Expands Radiation Oncology Capabilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

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Monday, August 18, 2025 at 3:26pm UTC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Expands Radiation Oncology Capabilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

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Reema Ishteiwy, MD, PhD Joins Statewide Practice

FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is pleased to announce that radiation oncologist Reema Ishteiwy, MD, PhD has joined its team of cancer experts providing specialized treatment to patients at the Radiation Oncology Center at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute. She joins FCS board-certified radiation oncologists Kunal Saigal, MD, medical director of the Radiation Oncology Center, Matthew C. Biagioli, MD, MS and John Bollinger, MD.

FCS Assistant Managing Physician David Wenk, MD, said, "FCS continues to keep pace with ongoing rapid growth in our Gulf Coast communities to ensure residents have convenient access to comprehensive world-class cancer care. We value our partnership with Sarasota Memorial Hospital in the delivery of cutting-edge radiation therapies."

FCS Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Sachin Kamath, MD added, "Dr. Ishteiwy and her colleagues are highly skilled in the most advanced radiotherapy techniques and are committed to delivering the most precise and effective treatment options for patients."

Dr. Ishteiwy earned her medical degree and a doctorate in molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed residency training in radiation oncology at the University of Louisville Medical School in Kentucky. She has been actively involved in clinical research, with a focus on prostate and gynecologic cancers.

About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC: (FLCancer.com)
For more than 40 years, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has embraced innovation to deliver world-class care and drive the dramatic transformation of oncology care through its robust clinical research program.

FCS provides patients with access to a wide range of clinical trials, positioning it as a leader in research among private oncology practices in Florida and across the country. In fact, before receiving FDA approval, the majority of new cancer drugs in the U.S. were first made available to patients through participation in clinical trials at FCS.

Our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians is committed to delivering tailored treatment plans that make the best use of cutting-edge precision oncology advancements to enhance patient outcomes.

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