You'll become part of an established cancer care team that has been successfully managing oncology patients while eagerly awaiting the addition of medical oncology expertise to complete their comprehensive program. The surgical oncology team you'll collaborate with daily includes Dr. Landeros, who brings broad general and oncologic surgical experience, Dr. Jordan, a dedicated breast surgeon, and Dr. Restrepo, who specializes in GI oncology procedures. These physicians have built strong reputations in the community and maintain excellent working relationships with referring providers, creating a natural referral network that will benefit your practice from day one.
Your nursing support team represents one of the strongest assets you'll inherit, with oncology-certified nurses who have years of experience managing chemotherapy administration, patient education, and symptom management. The infusion center staff knows how to anticipate patient needs, recognize complications early, and provide compassionate care that makes cancer treatment more tolerable for patients and their families. Unlike starting in a new facility where staff might be learning oncology procedures, you'll work with professionals who have refined their skills over years of practice.
The five-member cancer navigation team operates as the backbone of patient coordination across the entire cancer program. These dedicated professionals guide patients from initial diagnosis through treatment completion, handling everything from appointment scheduling and insurance authorization to emotional support and survivorship planning. As the medical oncologist, you'll find that patients arrive to your clinic well-informed and prepared, having been thoroughly educated about their condition and treatment options by navigators who understand the cancer journey intimately.
The administrative support structure has been refined over years of cancer program operation, with staff who understand the unique scheduling challenges, insurance requirements, and documentation needs of oncology practice. Your medical assistants will be familiar with oncology-specific procedures, lab monitoring requirements, and the importance of precise patient communication that makes cancer care successful.
What sets this team apart is their shared commitment to patient-centered care and their excitement about expanding services to include medical oncology. Rather than joining a practice where you might feel like an outsider disrupting established patterns, you'll be welcomed as the missing piece that allows the entire team to provide truly comprehensive cancer care. The collaborative culture extends beyond the immediate cancer team to include strong working relationships with hospitalists, emergency department physicians, and specialists throughout the health system who regularly refer patients and seek oncology consultation.
This established team foundation means you can focus entirely on building your patient relationships and clinical expertise rather than training staff or developing basic oncology protocols. You'll step into a supportive environment where experienced professionals are eager to learn from your expertise while contributing their own knowledge to create an exceptional cancer care experience for every patient.