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TOPDOCTORADVERTISEMENTFlorida Cancer Specialists andResearch InstituteWorld-class medicine. Hometown care.FCS 2012 TOP DOCTORSAll board certified in internalmedicine and medical oncology.DR. ROBERT C. WHORFDirector Of Research Operationsg M.D., University of Rochesterg Fellowship, Yale UniversityxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFCS Top Doctors,clockwise from top left:Robert C. Whorf, BrianBerry, Caryn Silver andRichard Brown.DR. BRIAN BERRYg M.D.,University of Southern Californiag Fellowship, Scripps ResearchInstituteDR. RICHARD BROWNg M.D., University of Vermontg Fellowship, New York UniversityFLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS andResearch Institute is the largest privatelyowned oncology/hematology practicein the United States. With more than 120physicians, 70 nurse practitioners and60 clinical sites in the network, FCS iscommitted to providing world-class cancercare in community-based settings close tohome. In Sarasota and Manatee counties,FCS has nine facilities specifically designedwith patient comfort and safety in mind.“We are treating cancer with bettersuccess every year thanks to focused care,decades of professional experience, andongoing participation in research andclinical trials,” says Dr. Robert Whorf, againrecognized as one of Castle Connolly’sTop Doctors in 2012. “Cancer is a complicatedillness, so patients need a team of healthcareprofessionals knowledgeable in the mostup-to-date treatments.”For nearly 30 years, Florida CancerSpecialists has served the communitywith integrity, fostering trust among localresidents as well as snowbirds who seekworld-class treatment. The physicians anddedicated nursing staff provide patientsaccess to innovative treatments in acompassionate environment. In associationwith Sarah Cannon Research Institute,one of the nation’s largest clinical researchprograms, FCS is able to offer patients accessto more nationalFCS offerspatients accessto more nationalclinical trialsthan any otheroncologypractice inFlorida.clinical trialsthan any otheroncology practicein Florida—all withoutthe burdenof extensivetravel andinconvenience.Florida CancerSpecialists is committed to deliveringworld-class medical care close to home.Because of the practice’s convenient,state-of-the-art local offices, advancedtechnology and medical services requiredby patients can often be found in onecentral location. These services includechemotherapy, medical infusions, radiologydiagnostics, PET scans, laboratory testingand pharmaceuticals. To learn more, visitflcancer.com.DR. CARYN SILVERg M.D., University of Vermontg Fellowship, Dana-Farber/PartnersCancer CareLOCATIONSg Sarasota1970 Golf St.Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 957-1000g Bradenton2401 60th St. Court W.Bradenton, FL 34209(941) 792-1881FLCancer.comSARASOTA MAGAZINE | JUNE 2012 81