ORLANDO CENTER FOR PROSTATE CARE PHYSICIANS
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Alan Forbes, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
2012
Patient's Choice Award 2012 Top Doctors Award 2012 Orlando Best Doctors
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Alan R. Forbes, M.D. Ph.D. completed his Radiation Oncology training at Harvard University's Joint Center. He is
a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Forbes has both a Masters and a Doctorate degree from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in Nuclear Engineering and Applied Nuclear Physics. He was on faculty at the M.D. Anderson Cancer
Center Orlando where he was Chief of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Forbes' clinical interests are centered on the use of highly
targeted treatments such as IGRT (image guided radiation therapy) and brachytherapy for the most effective minimally invasive
treatment. Dr. Forbes believes strongly in the physician team approach, to provide the best care for the patient's cancer
and individual needs. Dr. Forbes has extensive experience in the use of IGRT and intensity modulated radiotherapy in the treatment
of prostate cancer. He was a primary developer of gold fiducial markers, which are placed in the prostate for image guided
treatment. He has more than 20 years experience performing prostate seed implants, having first brought them to Central Florida
in 1991. Dr. Forbes has extensive publications in the areas of prostate cancer, lung cancer, head & neck, brain
and gynecological cancers. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology, and the International
Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics. He has been on the board of researchers for multiple national multi-institutional
research boards such as NIH and was a Principal Investigator for RTOG. He is on the Medical Staff of Orlando Health including
Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. Phillips hospital, and, South Seminole Hospital. He has been named one
the Best Physicians in Orlando for many years by Orlando Magazine.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award: 2011 & 2012
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Jamie Cesaeretti, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
2012
Patient's Choice Award 2012 Top Doctors Award 2012 Orlando Best Doctors
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Dr. Cesaretti A native of Blue Springs, Missouri,
Dr. Cesaretti is now in private practice in Jacksonville Florida, where he and his partners perform over 500 prostate seed
implants per year. He learned his technique while a resident at Mount Sinai. He stayed on as faculty for four years during
which time he studied the reasons behind why patients develop side effects during and following radiation therapy for prostate
cancer. The Department of Defense awarded Dr. Cesaretti a large grant that allowed him to complete important investigations
in this area. He and his research group were also awarded funding by the American Cancer Society, the National Institutes
of Health, and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Dr. Cesaretti joined FROG in 2008. He has
a special interest in the application of both stereotactic body radiosurgery and prostate brachytherapy. In addition, he is
a member of the Children's Oncology Group, the Annual Meeting Subcommittee of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology
and Oncology and the American Brachytherapy Society. He has given many talks about how to successfully cure prostate cancer
using seed implants in Japan, South Africa, Spain, Italy, Germany, Portugal, and throughout the United States. He has authored many articles, written several protocols, and contributed the prostate brachytherapy chapter to the most recent edition of the Johns Hopkins
textbook about the treatment of prostate cancer. In addition, at the 2009 World Brachytherapy Conference he served as a course
instructor for the prostate seed procedure. He also has a particular interest in helping patients make the right personal
decision regarding their cancer care among an often-overwhelming array of potential treatment choices.
Patients' Choice Award: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Compassionate Doctor Award:
2010 & 2011 Dr. Jamie Cesaretti of Tampa, FL has been ranked among the top physicians in the nation
based on patient reviews.
 Dr. Jamie Cesaretti Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2012
Dr. Jamie Cesaretti of Tampa, FL has been ranked
among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.
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Ryan Burri, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
2012
Associate of the Year
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Ryan J. Burri, M.D., was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, and grew up in Marquette, Michigan. He graduated summa cum
laude with a B.S. in biochemistry from Northern Michigan University. He was awarded A.O.A. membership during medical school
at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, where he received his M.D. degree. Dr. Burri did his internship
training at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan. He then completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Mount Sinai
School of Medicine in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident. He was on faculty in the Department of Radiation Oncology
at Columbia University in New York for two years before moving to Florida in 2011. While at Mt. Sinai, Dr. Burri became
a highly skilled prostate brachytherapist under the tutelage of Dr. Richard Stock, an international authority on prostate
cancer. He is involved in several research projects involving prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Burri has authored several peer-reviewed
scientific articles on prostate cancer treatment, with additional articles on the genetic basis for radiation side effects.
He recently authored a chapter on salvage prostate brachytherapy in the latest edition of Scardino's Comprehensive Textbook
of Genitourinary Oncology. Dr. Burri has a special interest in the application of image guided radiation therapy, intensity
modudulated radiation therapy, and prostate brachytherapy. In addition, he is a member of the Children's Oncology Group, the
American Society of Radiation Oncology and the American Board of Radiology. He has given lectures across the United States
on how to successfully cure prostate cancer using seed implants. He also has a particular interest in helping patients make
the right personal decision regarding their cancer care among an often-overwhelming array of potential treatment choices.
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Mitchell Terk, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
2012
Patient's Choice Award
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Mitchell Terk special area of expertise is with prostate cancer. He is the medical director of our world renowned
prostate cancer program. He has been performing prostate seed implants since 1994. He has personally performed well
over 2500 seed implants in recent years alone, and routinely performs hundreds of implants a year. He is an internationally
acclaimed lecturer on this topic and has presented personal research at major medical centers and a myriad of conferences.
He has been involved with training physicians throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa in the Procision™
technique of prostate seed implantation and in Intra-operative Dosimetry. He has also published research on breast,
gynecological, and gastrointestinal cancers. His personal interests include the arts, antique automobiles and travel.
He was elected a member to the Explorers Club in 1991. He enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and his two Australian
Shepherds.
Patient's Choice Award: 2011
& 2012 Compassionate Doctor Award: 2011
 Dr. Mitchell Terk Selected For Patients' Choice Award 2012
Dr. Mitchell Terk of Jacksonville, FL has been
ranked among the top physicians in the nation based on patient reviews.
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