New Free-Standing Cancer Treatment Center to Open in Palm Beach Gardens - Acclaimed South Florida Oncologist to Head Full-Service Facility

A new cancer treatment center has opened in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Gardens Cancer Center is the first free-standing cancer treatment facility in northern Palm Beach County. This new boutique-style medical center offers highly personalized care with a complete range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy (high dose rate and low dose rate) and the latest in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). The medical director of the Gardens Cancer Center is the noted Radiation Oncologist Silvio A. Garcia, M.D., F.A.C.R.O.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (PRWEB) May 27, 2005 -- A new cancer treatment center has opened in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The Gardens Cancer Center is the first free-standing cancer treatment facility in northern Palm Beach County. This new boutique-style medical center offers highly personalized care with a complete range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy (high dose rate and low dose rate) and the latest in Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). The medical director of the Gardens Cancer Center is the noted Radiation Oncologist Silvio A. Garcia, M.D., F.A.C.R.O.

Dr. Garcia comes to the Gardens Cancer Center from the North Shore Hospital and Medical Center in Miami. A highly acclaimed physician, he has spent nearly the last 20 years treating cancer patients in South Florida and is recognized as one of the first Radiation Oncologists in Florida to perform Radioactive Seed Implants to treat prostate cancer. Additionally, he was the first doctor in Florida to utilize the Cyber-knife to perform stereotactic radio-surgery. Dr. Garcia holds several certificates and has been published in numerous publications. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Florida Medical Association, is a delegate to the American Medical Association, a member of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, has served on the Executive Committee of the American Cancer Society, and is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology.

The Gardens Cancer Center is located at 3355 Burns Road, Suite 105 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information or to book an appointment, please call (561) 775-7075.

Editors Note: The Gardens Cancer Center will host an opening reception on Thursday, June 2, 2005, from 5:30 -- 8:00 pm. Media attendance and coverage are welcomed and encouraged.

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