When your life has been touched by cancer, you deserve the very best care. At Halifax Health – Center for Oncology, 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.
The Center for Oncology is part of Halifax Health’s 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 the Center for Oncology, 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.
The Center for Oncology at Halifax Health Medical Center 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.
The Center for Oncology 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 we proactively guide patients through the health system to coordinate services. As the point of contact for the patient, patient navigation ensures all patients with suspicious findings receive timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care to achieve better outcomes.
The 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 Navigation:
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 Navigator to you, provided as a complimentary service.
What will my Navigator do for me?
Our Oncology Navigators are committed to being not just an educator and advocate but also a friend who will guide you through diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
Your 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, 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 – Center for Oncology 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.
Dr. 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.
Dr. Boon Y. Chew, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Dr. Ruby Anne E. Deveras, MD, is a hematology/ oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Dr. 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.
Dr. Zafar Latif, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Thuy Le, MD, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Dr. 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.
Dr. Abdul J. Sorathia, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Dr. Tabitha N. Townsend, MD, is a Hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.
Dr. 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.
Rebecca Bird, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange and Center for Oncology - New Smyrna Beach.
Selena Hoots, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Sara Siegfried, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Center for Oncology - Ormond Beach and Center for Oncology - New Smyrna Beach.
Sierra Williams-Barnhart, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.
Provided as a complimentary service, Halifax Health offers a Survivorship 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 Survivorship Nurse Navigator is the champion liaison of your recovery.
Our Head and Neck Navigator and Survivorship Nurse Navigator is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.
A 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.
The Lung 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.
Cancer 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 Oncology Navigator at Halifax Health – Center for Oncology is here to help.
The role of the Rehabilitation Oncology Navigator 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.
A 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.
Halifax Health – Center for Oncology 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.
