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Four renowned oncologists who have been treating cancer patients in this region for many years are joining Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System, and South Florida’s only cancer center to achieve National Cancer Institute designation.
This highly regarded group of cancer specialists, all board certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine, will see patients at an all-new Sylvester location opening in Aventura.
Dr. Jose Lutzky, a renowned expert in melanoma, is the new Director of Cutaneous Oncology Services at Sylvester and Associate Director of Clinical Research Services. He has authored more than 120 articles and abstracts in scientific publications.
Dr. Elisa Krill-Jackson has been treating breast cancer patients in South Florida for 23 years and has authored numerous research articles. She is now the Associate Director of Community Outreach for Women’ Health, Sylvester at Aventura.
Dr. Joseph Pizzolato specializes in gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers and has extensive clinical research experience. He is the Medical Director for Sylvester at Aventura.
Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez treats lung cancer and has a special interest in how it affects women and in early detection. She is a published researcher and the new Associate Director of Community Outreach for Thoracic Oncology.
“NCI recognizes that Sylvester is among the top cancer center’s in the country, and this is helping us recruit top cancer experts from around the country and from our own community. These four stellar oncologists bring years of experience working with our unique South Florida patient population and I’m thrilled that they’re joining our growing team,” said Sylvester’s Director, Dr. Stephen D. Nimer.
On December 4, Drs. Lutzky, Krill-Jackson, Pizzolato, and Rodriguez, will start at Sylvester, the only university-based cancer center in South Florida. They will be seeing patients at various Sylvester locations until Sylvester at Aventura opens in early 2020.
“It’s important to the University of Miami Health System to continue to grow and bring excellence in cancer care closer to patients in the north end of Miami-Dade and even south Broward County,” said Dr. Edward Abraham, CEO of UHealth. “Having these four oncologists become the anchor of this latest expansion, Sylvester at Aventura, helps us achieve our mission of care delivery to the community.”
The new Aventura location at 2801 N.E. 213 Street will provide numerous cancer services including genetic testing, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.
Elisa Krill-Jackson, M.D.
Hematologist and Oncologist
Associate Director of Community Outreach for Women’s Health, Aventura
Elisa Krill-Jackson, M.D., is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. At Sylvester, Dr. Krill-Jackson works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts and researchers. She earned her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Krill-Jackson’s career highlights include:
- Specializes in breast cancer
- Residency and internship completed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in internal medicine
- Fellowship in medical oncology at Tufts Medical Center
- Fellowship in hematology/oncology at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital
- Extensive clinical research experience and interests
- Authored numerous articles and abstracts
- Given lectures as an invited speaker on issues related to breast cancer
JOSE LUTZKY, M.D., FACP
Hematologist and Oncologist
Director, Cutaneous Oncology Services
Assistant Director, Clinical Research Services
Professor, Department of Medicine
Jose Lutzky, M.D., is a triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. At Sylvester, Dr. Lutzky works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts and researchers. He earned his medical degree from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Dr. Lutzky is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and his career highlights include:
- Recognized for his expertise in melanoma and prostate cancer by Newsweek and listed as one of America’s Top Cancer Doctors
- Triple board certified in hematology, oncology and internal medicine
- Completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida
- Fellowship in hematology/oncology at Columbia University’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- Extensive clinical research experience and interests
- Authored numerous articles and abstracts
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Joseph Pizzolato, M.D.
Hematologist and Oncologist
Medical Director of Sylvester at Aventura
Joseph Pizzolato, M.D., is a triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. At Sylvester, Dr. Pizzolato works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts and researchers. He earned his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Dr. Pizzolato’s career highlights include:
- Triple board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine
- Current clinical focus is on gastrointestinal and genitourinary malignancies
- Completed his residency in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York
- Fellowship in medical oncology/hematology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- Extensive clinical research experience and interests
- Authored numerous articles and abstracts
Estelamari Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H.
Hematologist and Oncologist
Associate Director of Community Outreach – Thoracic Oncology
Estelamari Rodriguez, M.D., is a triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. At Sylvester, Dr. Rodriguez works as part of a multidisciplinary team of cancer experts and researchers. She earned her medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish and her career highlights include:
- Triple board certifications in hematology, oncology, and internal medicine
- Special interest in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer and how cancer affects women
- Completed her internal medicine residency at Columbia University’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital
- Her medical oncology fellowship was completed at the University of Pennsylvania
- Master’s degree in Public Health from the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain
- Co-authored original articles and reviews on the topic of women’s health disparities
- Awarded Best Attending of the Year Award – Teaching Service, Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Currently serves as on the Voluntary Leadership Board, American Cancer Society, Miami-Dade Division
- Passionate about empowering women to take charge of their own healthcare
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