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Luis Barreras, MD

Telephone: 
(954) 771-0692
Fax: 
(954) 771-0760
Specialty/Specialties: 
Hematology and Oncology
Internal Medicine
No

Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 8-5:30 pm [patient appointment times may vary]; Friday – 8-12 pm    


Languages Spoken [in addition to English]
Spanish         


Focus Areas
Hematology/thrombosis, clinical trials/research    


Specialized Training
Emergency Room Physician Class II Emergency Room 1982-1987


Notable work experience
Chief of Staff Holy Cross Hospital, 2013-2015
President, Oncology South, 1992-1995

Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified Subspecialty Hematology and Medical Oncology
Fellow, American College of Physicians 


Residency/Fellowship
Residency Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology University of Miami, Miami, FL


Professional Associations
Caducean Society
American Society of Hematology
International Society of Hematology
FLASCO Member
Board Member Hispanic Unity
Medical Advisor American Cancer Society
Professional Advisory Board Member, Gilda’s Society
Member State of Florida Program Implementation and Oversight Task Force, 2010-2012


Awards
Member, The Best Doctors in America


Consultant roles
AHCA Expert Witness Program 1996-present


Research/Publications/Presentations
Over 22 years clinical research experience as Principal Investigator; NCI Investigator with CCOP & Comprehensive Cancer Research Group, CALGB, ACOSOG, GOG, Cancer Diagnostic and Prevention Medical Advisor for Holy Cross Hospital’s Women’s Health & Resource Center; Cancer Committee Chairman Holy Cross Hospital  

Location

6405 N. Federal Highway Suite 300B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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