{"id":21966,"date":"2023-05-16T14:46:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T18:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=21966"},"modified":"2025-11-18T16:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T21:09:18","slug":"florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/states\/florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Mesothelioma Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"centers\">Florida Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>There are several <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">top cancer centers<\/a> in Florida that specialize in the treatment of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>These centers offer a range of treatment options, including mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and clinical trials.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row medical-facility-wrap small\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.medical-facility-box{background:#F2F2F2;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 4px 4px 0px 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a.button{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:0}}@media screen and (min-width: 1280px){.row.medical-facility-wrap>div{width:33%;margin:0 0 30px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adventHealth-cancer-institute-85x85.png\" alt=\"AdventHealth Cancer Institute\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/adventhealth-cancer-institute\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"AdventHealth Cancer Institute Box Link\">AdventHealth Cancer Institute<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">2501 North Orange Avenue<br \/>\nOrlando, FL 32804<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/adventHealth-cancer-institute-85x85.png\" data-center=\"AdventHealth Cancer Institute\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Baptist-MD-Anderson-Cancer-Center-in-Jacksonville-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">1301 Palm Avenue<br \/>\nJacksonville, FL, 32207<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Baptist-MD-Anderson-Cancer-Center-in-Jacksonville-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cleveland-Clinic-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Cleveland Clinic Florida\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/cleveland-clinic-florida\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Cleveland Clinic Florida Box Link\">Cleveland Clinic Florida<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">12950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard<br \/>\nWeston, FL 33331<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Cleveland-Clinic-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Cleveland Clinic Florida\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mayo-Clinic-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/mayo-clinic-jacksonville\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center Box Link\">Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">4500 San Pablo Road<br \/>\nJacksonville, FL 32224<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mayo-Clinic-Florida-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/h-lee-moffitt-cancer-center-85x85.png\" alt=\"Moffitt Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/h-lee-moffitt-cancer-center\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Moffitt Cancer Center Box Link\">Moffitt Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">12902 USF Magnolia Drive<br \/>\nTampa, FL 33612<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/h-lee-moffitt-cancer-center-85x85.png\" data-center=\"Moffitt Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center-thumb-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Box Link\">Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">1295 Northwest 14th Street<br \/>\nMiami, FL 33125<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center-thumb-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UF_Health_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpeg\" alt=\"University of Florida Health Cancer Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">University of Florida Health Cancer Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/UF_Health_Cancer_Center-85x85.jpeg\" data-center=\"University of Florida Health Cancer Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"doctors\">Florida Mesothelioma Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>Because mesothelioma can spread so quickly, patients need to get care from highly trained doctors with extensive experience diagnosing, researching, and treating this aggressive cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, specialized <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> in Florida have dedicated their careers to helping patients.<\/p>\n<h3>Top Pleural Mesothelioma Specialists in Florida<\/h3>\n<p>About 80% of all mesothelioma patients are diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a>, which develops in the lining of the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>A few of the top pleural mesothelioma doctors in Florida are highlighted below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Evan Alley <\/strong>\u2013 Medical oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-marcelo-dasilva\/\"><strong>Dr. Marcelo DaSilva<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at AdventHealth Cancer Institute in Orlando<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Subrato Deb<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-jacques-fontaine\/\"><strong>Dr. Jacques Fontaine<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Elbert Kuo <\/strong>\u2013 Thoracic surgeon\u00a0at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr Damian Laber<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Tarek Mekhail<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at AdventHealth Cancer Institute in Orlando<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr Ibrahim Nassour <\/strong>\u2013 Surgical oncologist at University of Florida Health Cancer Center in Gainesville<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-dao-nguyen\/\"><strong>Dr. Dao Nguyen<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-lary-robinson\/\"><strong>Dr. Lary Robinson<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Stephen Rosenberg <\/strong>\u2013 Radiation oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Christopher Scott <\/strong>\u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Mathew Thomas<\/strong> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Vamsi Velcheti<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-nestor-ricardo-villamizar\/\"><strong>Dr. Nestor Ricardo Villamizar<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-wickii-vigneswaran\/\"><strong>Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Thoracic surgeon at James A. Haley Veterans&#8217; Hospital in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. John Vu<\/strong> \u2013 Medical oncologist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Top Peritoneal Mesothelioma Specialists in Florida<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">Peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>\u00a0is the second most common form of this cancer and affects the peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the leading Florida peritoneal mesothelioma doctors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sanjay Bagaria<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-shanel-bhagwandin\/\"><strong>Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Jupiter Medical Center<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Konstantinos Chouliaras<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sophie Dessureault<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Sean Dineen<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Emmanuel M. Gabriel<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Niraj Gusani<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dr. Agustin Pimentel<\/strong> \u2013 Surgical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get help connecting with top specialists at these cancer centers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 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href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy drugs<\/a> help the body\u2019s immune system identify and destroy cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palliative care:<\/strong> Focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life, <a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">palliative care<\/a> can include minor surgeries, pain management, emotional support, and other therapies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiation therapy:<\/strong> High-energy <a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">radiation<\/a> is used to damage the DNA of cancer cells and shrink tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clinical trials:<\/strong> Eligible patients can access emerging treatments being tested in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Florida Mesothelioma Treatment Teams<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma patient care teams in Florida offer multidisciplinary care tailored to individual patient needs, incorporating the latest diagnostic techniques, treatments, and clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These care teams include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Medical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Nurses<\/li>\n<li>Nutritionists<\/li>\n<li>Palliative care specialists<\/li>\n<li>Pathologists<\/li>\n<li>Pulmonologists<\/li>\n<li>Radiation oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Social workers<\/li>\n<li>Surgical oncologists<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic surgeons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><strong>These individuals work together to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop personalized treatment plans<\/li>\n<li>Offer symptom management and palliative care<\/li>\n<li>Provide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/resources\/emotional-support\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"16\">emotional support<\/a> and cancer care education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/strong> to help guide your next appointment and ensure you get the information you need.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left 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several medical centers and hospitals that are conducting cutting-edge cancer research and clinical trials for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some leading mesothelioma research centers in Florida include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AdventHealth Cancer Institute<\/li>\n<li>Florida Cancer Specialists &amp; Research Institute<\/li>\n<li>Moffitt Cancer Center &amp; Research Institute<\/li>\n<li>Mayo Clinic Jacksonville<\/li>\n<li>Orlando Health Cancer Institute<\/li>\n<li>University of Miami Miller School of Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mesothelioma research in Florida is focused on improving how this cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed.<\/p>\n<p>Clinical trials are a key component of this research, and several institutions in the state offer access to these trials for mesothelioma patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 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Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> or <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">fill out our contact form<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Scope of Asbestos-Related Diseases in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Florida has the second-highest rate of <a href=\"\/asbestos\/related-diseases\/\">asbestos-related diseases<\/a> in the United States, primarily due to its large population of retirees, many of whom were exposed to asbestos earlier in life through their job, military service, or family members.<\/p>\n<p>A report from the Environmental Working Group Action Fund found Florida to have the <strong>second-highest number of asbestos-related deaths in the country<\/strong>, with 12,749 deaths between 1999 and 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma is very aggressive, and many Floridians die from it each year. However, by seeking mesothelioma treatment at top cancer centers within the state, patients currently fighting this cancer can get the help they need to live longer and feel better.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Florida Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>On average, it can cost well <strong>over $400,000 a year<\/strong> to treat <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma cancer<\/a>, and insurance usually doesn&#8217;t cover everything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some potential expenses to consider include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/alternative\/\">Alternative treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Blood work<\/li>\n<li>Chemotherapy sessions<\/li>\n<li>Hospital stays<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy infusions<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<li>Multiple <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/imaging-scans\/\">imaging scans<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy<\/li>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><strong>This doesn&#8217;t include travel, transportation, or hotel stays during treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"financial\">Financial Compensation for Florida Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">Mesothelioma compensation<\/a> can help you afford quality care if you qualify. Learn more about how to pursue compensation from lawsuits, trust fund claims, and veterans benefits below.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma patients in Florida may pursue legal action against companies responsible for their asbestos exposure. A successful <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> can provide compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.<\/p>\n<p>Our legal partners have secured <strong>over $560 million<\/strong>\u00a0for Florida mesothelioma victims, including:<\/p>\n<div class=\"amounts-wrap no-top-margin\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$8 million<\/strong> <span>for an auto mechanic in St. Petersburg<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$6.88 million<\/strong> <span>for a mechanic in Brooksville<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.8 million<\/strong> <span>for a U.S. Navy veteran in Naples<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$5.7 million<\/strong> <span>for a maintenance worker in Palatka<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$3.4 million<\/strong> <span>for a U.S. Navy veteran who served on the USS St. Louis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>$2.6 million<\/strong> <span>for a 78-year-old bricklayer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.amounts-wrap{margin:0 0 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These funds offer financial relief to help cover treatment costs, lost income, and other expenses for those affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We can help you determine where you may have been exposed to asbestos and file trust fund claims on your behalf. Contact us now to get started.<\/p>\n<h3>Veterans Benefits<\/h3>\n<p>Former service members with mesothelioma can apply for <a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\">veterans benefits<\/a> from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover the costs of cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible veterans may receive free or discounted medical care, tax-free disability compensation of nearly <strong>$4,000 a month<\/strong>, VA pensions, and other forms of financial assistance.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help Finding Florida Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one lives in Florida and has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have options. 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