Monday, November 12, 2007
Sacred Heart Expands Medical Oncology Group
PENSACOLA, FL – The Sacred Heart Cancer Center and its Medical Oncology Group are adding the services of three cancer specialists who have offices in Crestview, Milton, Opp, Ala., and at 8331 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola.
The three-board certified oncologists who joined Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group as of Oct. 1 are Dr. Jerrald Kuenn, Dr. Mark Boatright and Dr. Ranjith Dissanayake. They will continue to see patients at all of their current office locations.
“We’re excited to gain the services of three outstanding cancer specialists who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to our Medical Oncology Group,” said Buddy Elmore, executive vice president of Sacred Heart Health System. “They will be a vital part of our effort to expand our Cancer Center and take cancer care to a new level in Northwest Florida.”
Dr. Kuenn is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his fellowship in hematology at the University of Florida. He has practiced cancer care in Pensacola since 1975.
Dr. Boatright obtained his medical degree and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He performed his fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the University of Southern California. He has practiced in Pensacola since 1992.
Dr. Dissanayake earned his medical degree in his native Sri Lanka and then performed his residency training in internal medicine at Westlake Community Hospital in Illinois. He completed his fellowship training in hematology and oncology at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He has practiced in the community for five years.
The three oncologists join Sacred Heart’s Medical Oncology Group that includes Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg, Dr. Silwan “Solly” Chedid, and Dr. Tarek Eldawy, who practice at 5375 N. Ninth Avenue.
For more information, call 474-8382.
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