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HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, a 424-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, has announced the addition of surgical oncologist Omar H. Llaguna, MD, FACS, FSSO.
In his role, Dr. Llaguna will serve as medical director of surgical oncology and enhance HCA Florida Kendall Hospital’s surgical oncology program, bringing extensive expertise in the treatment of complex cancers.
Dr. Llaguna is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies and other complex abdominal cancers. He specializes in advanced surgical approaches for cancer treatment, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as regional therapies such as heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and Histotripsy. Dr. Llaguna also is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Llaguna to our team of distinguished specialists at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital,” said Ben Harris, hospital CEO. “His extensive experience in complex surgical oncology and commitment to advancing cancer care will strengthen our program and expand access to specialized treatment options for patients in our community.”
Dr. Llaguna earned his medical degree with high honors from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery training at Maimonides Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. He subsequently completed a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, Dr. Llaguna served as a surgical oncologist and medical director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Program at Memorial Healthcare System.
For more information about cancer care at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
As a 24/7 acute care facility, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is one of only two adult Level 1 Trauma Centers in Miami-Dade County verified by the American College of Surgeons. Kendall Hospital boasts a network of over 750 physicians’ specialties.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals, placing it among the nation’s top hospitals for clinical excellence. Kendall Hospital is also recognized by Healthgrades for excellence in Critical Care, Cardiac Care, Prostate Surgery, Gastroenterology, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida.
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