When your life has been touched by cancer, you deserve the very best care. At Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, a first-class team of experts collaborate with fellow oncologists from national cancer centers and offer leading-edge treatment plans and technologies, providing the finest care and achieving the best outcomes.
Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope offers a comprehensive cancer program. We see new patients by referral from another physician, and we also welcome the opportunity to provide second opinions. If you have a diagnosis that you feel would benefit from treatment by Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope, please have your primary care physician or referring specialist contact us at 386.425.4061.
Clinical trials are carefully designed and executed investigations of new medical treatments, offering patients the most advanced therapies available.
Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope is the second oldest accredited cancer program in the state of Florida, having been accredited through the American College of Surgeons in 1956.
In 1998, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, the most precise, non-invasive method of reaching tumors and other problem areas deep within the brain, was first introduced to the Central Florida region by Halifax Health.
National Research Corporation has named Halifax Health Medical Center as Volusia and Flagler counties ‘most preferred’ hospital, presenting us with their Consumer’s Choice Award every year since 1996.
Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope is the first radiation oncology facility certified by the American College of Radiology and is currently certified by the American College of Radiation Oncology.
We understand that financial and insurance issues can be stressful and confusing for cancer patients. Prior to your first visit to our facility, the insurance information provided by your referring physician will be reviewed and verified by one of our financial counselors. One of them will contact you regarding your benefits
Patient navigation is a process by which nurses proactively guide patients through the health system to coordinate services. As the point of contact for the patient, navigation ensures all patients with suspicious findings receive timely diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care to achieve better outcomes.
The Patient Navigator is a clinical expert who works with healthcare providers, financial counselors and social services to enable the patient to access available resources.
Goals of Patient Navigators:
A diagnosis of cancer can be overwhelming for patients, as well as their families. At Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, we’re here to answer questions and help you navigate through your journey.
Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope offers a Patient Navigator to you, provided as a complimentary service.
What will my Patient Navigator do for me?
Our Patient Navigators are committed to being not just an educator and advocates but also a friend who will guide you through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Your Patient Navigator will provide emotional support, education and act as a resource so that you can make well-informed decisions regarding your care options. This service coordinates access to cancer care services while providing quality care and assisting with coping strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety that can be felt by newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.
For more information, contact Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, Patient Navigators at 386.425.4212.
I felt like the most important thing for me was the doctor that I chose to work with. I knew I was in the right place. I knew that Halifax Health was going to take care of it. We are so lucky to have Halifax Health in our community.
Dr. Alvaro Alvarez-Farinetti, MD is a Radiation Oncology Specialist in Daytona Beach, Florida. He has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Halifax Health - Medical Center of Port Orange and Halifax Health Medical Center.
Book AppointmentDr. Murthy V. Andavolu, MD, is an oncologist in Daytona Beach, Florida and is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. He received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Book AppointmentRebecca Bird, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange and Center for Oncology - New Smyrna Beach.
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University of Central Florida, Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner
Jacksonville State University – Bachelor of Science – Nursing
Daytona State College – Associate of Science – Nursing
Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center
National Provider Identifier
National Register of Certified Medical Examiners
Controlled Substance Registration
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Leadership Roles and Volunteer Service
Take Stock In Children – Youth Mentor
The Sandy Cyclers – Founder
Ormond Beach Middle School – Youth Mentor
Historic Mobile Preservation Society, Historic Homes Tour – Docent
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Marathon Team in Training – Training Coach Assistant
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama , Troop #8124– Troop Leader
Book AppointmentDr. Boon Y. Chew, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Book AppointmentDr. Cesar De Las Casas, MD, MPH, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Leadership Positions:
Professional Organizations:
Dr. Ruby Anne E. Deveras, MD, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Book AppointmentDr. Brad A. Factor is a radiation oncologist in Daytona Beach, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Book AppointmentSelena Hoots, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Book AppointmentDr. Zafar Latif, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Book AppointmentThuy Le, MD, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Book AppointmentDr. Kelly L. Molpus, MD, is a Gynecologic Oncology specialist in Daytona Beach, FL. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. Dr. Molpus has been in practice for over 20 years in Gynecologic Oncology.
Book AppointmentSara Siegfried, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Center for Oncology - Ormond Beach and Center for Oncology - New Smyrna Beach.
Book AppointmentDr. Abdul J. Sorathia, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Book AppointmentDr. Tabitha N. Townsend, MD, is a Hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Book AppointmentDr. Richard C. Weiss, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Ormond Beach, FL. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Book AppointmentSierra Williams-Barnhart, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Book AppointmentProvided as a complimentary service, Halifax Health offers a Nurse Navigator dedicated to helping you after completion of your treatment and will serve as a system navigator, patient educator and advocate, care coordinator and community outreach connection. The Nurse Navigator is the champion liaison of your recovery.
Our Head and Neck Nurse Navigator is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.
Book AppointmentA diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has a Gastrointestinal Cancer Navigator available for you and your family, to help you navigate the next steps in your treatment.
Our GI Cancer Navigator is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.
Book AppointmentThe Lung Cancer Nurse Navigator will empower you by supplying you with current information and education regarding your diagnosis, cancer treatment, management of any side effects of treatment and available resources. You will receive the appropriate monitoring and self-care education to ensure the highest quality of life possible during your journey.
Once a referral has been made, Navigation services may include:
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming for patients, as well as their families. At Halifax Health – Center for Oncology, we’re here to answer questions and help you navigate through your journey.
Halifax Health – Center for Oncology offers a Breast Navigator to you, which is provided as a complimentary service.
Book AppointmentCancer and its treatment can often impair normal daily activities. Whether it’s fatigue, neuropathy, pain, weakness, mobility difficulties, memory or attention difficulties, exacerbations of old injuries, or anything that can impair activities of daily living, our Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology at Halifax Health – Center for Oncology is here to help.
The role of the Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology is to detect, mitigate and help treat functional decline of cancer patients. As part of the oncology treatment team, this healthcare professional is an advocate for patients who are candidates for rehabilitation.
For more information, please call 386.425.3898.
Book AppointmentA cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker available to provide support, address your needs, and assist in the prevention of barriers and access to care.
Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.
Book AppointmentThe Registered Oncology Dietitian at Halifax Health – Center for Oncology offers complete nutrition services to cancer patients. This helps patients cope with diet and appetite issues related to cancer and cancer treatments, and plays an integral role in our Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).
Our complimentary Registered Oncology Dietitian:
Our Registered Oncology Dietitian is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.
If you would like to speak with our Registered Oncology Dietitian, please contact Erin Goodwin, MS, RD, LD/N, IBCLC, Clinical Dietitian at 386.425.2232 or email Erin.Goodwin@halifax.org
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Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope has produced a long list of “firsts” in oncology diagnosis and treatment. This should be a source of confidence for you, knowing we are leaders in the development of new and better ways to discover and treat cancer.
