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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Cay West
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral, FL 33914
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An innovator and leader in the field of medical oncology/hematology, William N. Harwin, MD is a highly respected clinician and researcher, as well as medical administrator. Since founding Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) in 1984, Dr. Harwin has guided the organization to a national reputation for excellence. He started his medical practice as a solo practitioner with his wife Marilyn as the only employee February 23, 1984. Dr. Harwin is passionate about ensuring that patients have convenient access to world-class oncology care close to home. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology, he provides compassionate, personalized care to patients in Lee County, with a focus on encouraging participation in clinical trials. Although he treats all forms of cancer, Dr. Harwin has a special interest in lymphomas, gastrointestinal cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer, having lost his first wife to the disease in 2006. His personal experience with cancer has given him a unique perspective, both as an oncologist and as a single father. Each year he has been named one of the top doctors in Southwest Florida by “Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctors.” Winners of this prestigious award are peer-nominated and then reviewed and chosen by a national, physician-led panel, ensuring the highest practice standards are achieved. After receiving his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, Dr. Harwin completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine, and a Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Miami. In 1997, he performed the first peripheral stem cell transplant in Southwest Florida for a woman with breast cancer. A past president of the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO), Dr. Harwin remains active in physician education. He is a noted lecturer and has published in leading medical journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology. He served for a number of years on the Editorial Board for the Oncology Business Review(OBR). In 2015, Dr. Harwin was named to the Physician Advisory Panel for Florida Blue (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), one of the largest health insurance companies in the state. Dr. Harwin has served as a principal investigator in numerous clinical trials throughout his career and was a driving force in developing the FCS Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program, which has set a national benchmark for community oncology and rivals programs at many large academic medical centers. From 2010 through 2021, Dr. Harwin was the highest accrurer of phase 1/2/3 clinical trials amongst entire group of FCS physicians. In addition to his dynamic medical practice, Dr. Harwin is devoted to his family of four adult children and seven grandchildren and his significant other Ronda.
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Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Education & Training
Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Medical Oncology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Flexible Or Transitional Year (Residency)
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. William Harwin, 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. Harwin's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, like Dr. William Harwin, 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. Harwin's office.
Insurances
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Locations
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Cay West
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy W
Suite 10
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-4633
Florida Cancer Specialists - Land O Lakes
19409 Shumard Oak Drive
Suite 101
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(239) 541-4633
Florida Cancer Specialists - Fort Myers
8260 Gladiolus Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 437-5755
Florida Cancer Specialists - Venice
836 Sunset Lake Blvd
Suite 101
Venice, FL 34292
(239) 437-5755
Florida Cancer Specialists - Fort Myers
8931 Colonial Center Drive
Suite 300
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 938-0800
Florida Cancer Specialists - Lake Mary
917 Rinehart Road
Suite 2041
Lake Mary, FL 32746
(239) 938-0800
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Fort Myers Colonial
8981 Colonial Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 938-0800
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Harwin accepting new patients?
Yes, William Harwin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does William Harwin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harwin's office at (239) 541-4633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does William Harwin offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Harwin's office at (239) 541-4633 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does William Harwin speak?
William Harwin speaks English.
Which board certifications does William Harwin have?
William Harwin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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