Dr. Edgardo S. Santos, MD, FACP, FCCP, FASCO, Hematologist-Oncologist
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Dr. Edgardo S. Santos, MD, FACP, FCCP, FASCO

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

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500 SE 17th St Ste 100 Fort Lauderdale FL, 33316
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Dr. Edgardo Santos is an oncologist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Santos specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Santos manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.

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Education and Training

Univ of Panama Sch of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) 1994

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology

European Certification in Medical Oncology: European Society of Clinical Oncology (ESMO) September 2009-September 2014.

Re-Certified in Medical Oncology 2012 until 12/31/2024.

Diplomate

American Board of Internal Medicine

2001 - 2011.

ECFMG Certification: Indefinite (October 1997)

Republic of Panama (since 1996)

Florida Medical License #ME 83677 (since 2001-Present)

Louisiana Medical License

15621R (since 2004-Present)

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Clinical Trials

Areas of expertise and specialization

Lung Cancer SpecialistsThoracic Oncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Guest Lecturer -
  • Affiliate Associate Professor of Biomedical Clinical Medicine, Florida Atlantic University -
  • Medical Director Broward County, Florida -
  • President FLASCO Foundation -
  • Vice President Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) -
  • Staff Physician Tulane University Health Sciences Center 2008 -
  • Staff Physician University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 2012 -
  • Staff Physician Center for Hematology-Oncology 2019 -
  • Staff Physician Florida Precision Oncology/a Division of 21st Century OncologY - 2023
  • Staff Physician The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation 2023 - Present
  • Medical Director of Research Services Florida Precision Oncology/a Division of Genesis Care 2021 - 2023
  • Clinical Affiliate Associate Professor Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University 2018 - Present
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Biomedical Science Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University 2013 - 2018
  • Medical Director of Cancer Research Lynn Cancer Institute/Boca Raton Regional Hospital 2012 - 2019
  • Associate Professor of Medicine University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine 2011 - 2012
  • Co-Leader, Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Program University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine 2010 - 2012
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine 2008 - 2011
  • Associate Director, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 2008 - 2012
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine Tulane University School of Medicine 2004 - 2008
  • Tulane University Principal Investigator Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) 2007 - 2008
  • Co-Leader, Clinical Research Program Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (LCRC-Tulane) 2007 - 2008
  • Associate Director, Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program Tulane University Health Sciences Center 2006 - 2008
  • Chief, Section of Hematology-Medical Oncology Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System 2006 - 2008
  • Associate Scientific Director Office of Clinical Research, Tulane Cancer Center 2005 - 2008

Awards

  • Fellow of the American College of Physician 2006 American College of Physician 
  • Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2024 ASCO 
  • Spirit Award 2005 American Cancer Society 

Professional Memberships

  • Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO)  

Fellowships

  • Jackson Memorial Medical Center & University of Miami School of Medicine, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Hematology-Medical Oncology  2004

Dr. Edgardo S. Santos, MD, FACP, FCCP, FASCO's Practice location

The Oncology Institute (TOI) of Hope and Innovation

500 SE 17th St Ste 100 -
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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