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Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth Celebration Clinical Research Unit
400 Celebration Pl, Kissimmee, FL 34747
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Dr. George Simon is the Executive Director of the Moffitt Cancer Center-AdventHealth joint Clinical Research Unit in Celebration, FL. The Celebration facility provides access to the latest in cancer treatments through cutting edge research and access to investigational early phase clinical trials for patients in Central Florida. Dr. Simon directs the CRU in Celebration, to expand trial opportunities to include solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. As Moffitt and AdventHealth continue to expand research activities, clinical research units like the one at AdventHealth Celebration will become critical for translating new therapies to patients and allow reach to other areas of the state where next generation treatments may not be available. In addition to his role at AdventHealth Celebration, Dr. Simon is also a senior member of the Chemical Biology and Molecular Medicine Program at Moffitt. He specializes in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymoma, Mesothelioma, and the Role of ERCC1 in Lung Cancer. In particular, he studies optimal strategies to deliver personalized cancer care in the form of either immunotherapy or targeted therapy individualized to a patient's tumor molecular profile. He has served as principal investigator on numerous clinical trials and received several federal grants to support his work. Dr. Simon has more than 20 years of clinical oncology translational research experience. Before joining Moffitt, he served as section chief of Translational Research in the Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Additionally, he served as medical director of the MD Anderson Cancer Network. He has also held director level positions at Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, S.C., and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Prior to that, Dr. Simon was a faculty member at Moffitt from 2000 to 2008 as director of Mesothelioma Research and a member of the Department of Thoracic Oncology.
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Education & Training
Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Exempla St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Medical Oncology (Residency)
Exempla St Joseph Hospital (Residency)
Other Degree - Christian Med Coll, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Other Degree - Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. George Simon, may include:
Anal Cancer, Anemia, Aplastic anemia, Bone Cancer, Brain Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, DCIS, Esophageal Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Hemophilia, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Liver Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Mesothelioma, Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Oral, Head & Neck Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, Sickle Cell Anemia, Stomach cancer, Thyroid Cancer and Uterine Cancer
Please contact Dr. Simon's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. George Simon, may include:
Hematology Consultation, Oncology Consultation, Radiation Oncology Consultation, Chemotherapy, Gynecologic Oncology Consultation, Radiotherapy Consultation, Uterine Cancer Evaluation, Cervical Cancer Evaluation, Cancer Treatment, Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation, Blood Transfusion Consultation, Bone Marrow Transplant Consultation, External Beam Radiotherapy, Stereotactic Radiation, Neuroblastoma Treatment, Bone Metastasis Treatment, 3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Oncology Surgery, Hematology Follow Up, Oncology Follow Up, Radiation Oncology Follow Up, Gynecologic Oncology Follow Up, Radiotherapy Follow Up, Blood Transfusion Follow Up, Bone Marrow Transplant Follow Up, Musculoskeletal Oncology Consultation, Musculoskeletal Oncology Follow Up, Orthopedic Oncology Consultation, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumor, Radiation Therapy, Neuro-Oncology Follow-up, Ovarian Cancer Screening, Oncology Surgery Consultation, Bone Excision, Bone Grafting, Free Tissue Transfer, Proton Therapy, Tumor Treatment, Surgical Oncology, Orthopedic Oncology Follow Up, Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), Internal Radiation / Brachytherapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Oncology Surgery Follow Up, Radiology Testing Follow Up, Oncology Second Opinion, Radiation Oncology Second Opinion, Infusion Therapy and Adrenalectomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simon's office.
Insurances
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Locations
Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth Celebration Clinical Research Unit
400 Celebration Pl
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(813) 745-4673
Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
(888) 663-3488
Frequently Asked Questions
Is George Simon accepting new patients?
Yes, George Simon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does George Simon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (813) 745-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does George Simon offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Simon's office at (813) 745-4673 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does George Simon speak?
George Simon speaks English.
Which board certifications does George Simon have?
George Simon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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