| Fort Myers, FL – December 4, 2014 . . . . Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), the leading community oncology/hematology practice in Florida, is pleased to announce that Dr. Karin Bigman, Dr. Eric Harris and Dr. Mudussara Khan have joined the statewide practice. Drs. Bigman, Khan and Harris will be seeing patients in two new office locations in Daytona and Ormond Beach.Brad Prechtl, CEO of FCS, said, “We are delighted to welcome these outstanding physicians into our practice. Drs. Bigman, Khan and Harris have already been working with us closely through our strategic alliance with Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler Counties. Bringing these doctors into our practice will enable FCS to offer additional convenient locations to patients in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach.”
Dr. William Harwin, Founder and President of FCS, added, “Drs. Bigman, Khan and Harris are well-respected physicians with considerable experience treating both hematology and oncology patients. They have each established an excellent reputation at Florida Hospitals and their group will be a great addition to our practices in Volusia County.”
Dr. Karin Bigman began her practice at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in 1995. She has a keen interest in clinical trial research and has been a Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator in multiple oncology/hematology research trials. She is a graduate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, where she also completed her residency. Dr. Bigman earned a Fellowship in Oncology/Hematology at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Throughout her career, Dr. Bigman has provided instruction to medical students and residents from Yale Medical School and other institutions. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Dr. Eric Harris received diverse preparation in his early medical training, having worked as a laboratory technician, research technician and medical technologist at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He served as Chief Fellow, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Florida, Department of Medicine and was twice awarded the Gold Key Customer Service Award by Shands Hospital (2009 and 2014), as well as the Teaching Excellence Award by the University of Florida in 2010. Dr. Harris has been published in such prestigious journals as Oncology and has presented abstracts and published for several annual scientific meetings, including the Florida chapter of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Mudussara Khan is board certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. During her Residency and Fellowship at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Dr. Khan was recognized with several honors, including being named Chief Resident, as well as Chief Fellow, for the Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khan has held multiple teaching positions and is the author of numerous articles and publications. She has also given a variety of presentations to conferences, forums and association meetings, specializing in such areas as breast cancer, coagulation disorders, DNA synthesis, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Prior to joining the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Florida Hospitals, Dr. Khan also served as Clinical Assistant Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine.
Dr. Karin Bigman said, “My colleagues and I are excited about joining the practice and working with the outstanding physicians and staff of Florida Cancer Specialists. Providing world-class cancer care in the communities where our patients live is a personal mission of mine that is shared with FCS. I am looking forward to serving patients in Volusia County and offering cutting-edge treatments and a high level of clinical trial research, which is not normally found in a community oncology practice.”
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute offers a full range of oncology and hematology services, including clinical research and the use of evidence-based medicine and proactive patient support services. FCS is a strategic site of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute, one of the largest community-based clinical trial organizations in the United States. |
