South Florida's
Only NCI-designated
Cancer Center
CROSS-REGIONAL
PREMIER CANCER CARE
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, is recognized in cancer research and care as the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in South Florida. This NCI designation places Sylvester among the top cancer centers in the nation.
With 10 convenient locations in South Florida, Sylvester’s team of more than 2,500 physicians, researchers and staff are readily available, from north Broward to south Miami-Dade.
- Aventura
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Deerfield Beach
- Doral
- Ft. Lauderdale
- Hollywood
- Kendall
- Miami
- Plantation
- SoLé Mia (in 2025)
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Sylvester Difference
Highly specialized
teams
Our physicians are highly skilled and work in partnership, collaboratively, to create integrated plans that offer a range of treatment options. Their goal is simple: to help you become well and not just survive but thrive.
Most advanced
therapies
Access the most advanced clinical trials and therapies, including those often only available at NCI-designated cancer centers, like Sylvester.
unique treatment
plans
We know that every patient is unique, and so is every cancer. Our experts create individualized treatment plans specific to genetic makeup and cancer type.
Sylvester’s physician-scientists are world renowned for advancing cancer care through research. They are at the forefront of developing life-saving therapies all in pursuit of your cure. From early and accurate diagnoses to survivorship and treatment, our team of experts creates a tailored course of treatment for each patient.
From performing diagnostic testing and understanding needs to creating a customized strategy and providing compassionate care, our specialized teams are focused solely on your specific cancer.
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Your cancer
Our team includes physicians and researchers who are global leaders in their fields and are experts trained in the precise treatment of many cancers. Often sub-specializing, physician-researchers commit their attention to you and your personal treatment plan.
In fact, Sylvester recently announced its newly dedicated Myeloma Research Institute, which performs clinical trials to explore new drug and treatment combinations and much-needed clinical therapies and cures. Each patient’s plan is mapped from the genetic level for greater outcomes.
In the same way, the Sylvester Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute produces innovative research and essential connections between scientists and clinicians to increase the number of treatment and clinical trial opportunities for those with pancreatic cancer, one of the toughest-to-treat.
With hundreds of cancer experts, Sylvester is proud to include:
We work all day, every day with one focus in mind — finding new cures for your cancer.
Stephen D. Nimer, M.D.
Sylvester Director, Leukemia Expert
I came to Sylvester because I want to give patients the best tools to overcome their disease.
Antonio Iavarone, M.D.
Sylvester Deputy Director, Brain Cancer Expert
Our research team is dedicated to developing innovative therapies to treat your gynecological cancer.
Sophia George, Ph.D.
Gynecologic Oncology Researcher
We combine surgery and therapies to help cure your cancer, often offering clinical trials only available at Sylvester.
Mecker G. Möller, M.D.
Surgical Oncology Expert
To heal you of an infectious disease while preventing a cancer diagnosis — that's our team's two-part mission.
Hansel E. Tookes, M.D., M.P.H.
HIV-Related Cancer Expert
We develop the most effective rehab plan for you to improve your quality of life before, during, and after cancer treatment.
Diana M. Molinares Mejia, M.D.
Cancer Rehabilitation Expert
The research we do in our labs creates new therapies to cure your cancer.
Maria E. Figueroa, M.D.
Co-Leader, Cancer Epigenetics
Neuro-Oncology
Pancreatic Cancer
Cellular Therapy
Liver Cancer
Breast Cancer
Neuro-Oncology
Melanoma
Radiation Oncology
Phase 1 Clinical Trials
Pancreatic Cancer
Lymphoma
Breast Cancer
Urologic Cancer
Lung Cancer
Hematologic Cancer
Sarcoma
Lung Cancer
OUR PURSUIT
Sylvester is a pioneer in groundbreaking cancer research and care. As part of its relentless pursuit of cures, Sylvester’s Transformational Cancer Research Building (TCRB) is under construction and will be a state-of-the-art, premier research facility that will bring hope to patients in South Florida and beyond. Slated to open in 2025, the TCRB will stand as a 12-story, 244,000 sq. ft., ultra-modern facility in UHealth’s downtown Miami campus.