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Waseem Khan, MD

Specialties

Hematology

Medical Oncology

Education

MD: Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica

Residency: University of Florida at Shands, Jacksonville, FL

Fellowship: University of Florida at Shands, Jacksonville, FL

“I came to Lake City to provide the most advanced treatments locally so cancer patients can be closer to family and loved ones in their greatest time of need.”

In 2002, Dr. Waseem Khan founded Cancer Care of North Florida with the primary goal of offering advanced treatment in a small community setting saving patients the stress of traveling long distances for cancer care. He earned a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Roseau, Dominica. He completed internal medicine residency and medical oncology fellowship at the University of Florida Shands in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. Khan is an active member of the Florida Medical Association. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Clinical Practice Committee for the Florida Association of Clinical Oncology and will serve as Chief of Medicine from 2021-2023 at Lake City Hospital. Dr. Khan is published in published in over 50 peer, peer reviewed research studies and is currently primary investigator for several open clinical trials.

In his spare time, Dr. Khan enjoys spending time with his wife, Najeeba, sons Saif and Ayaan and daughters Jumanah, Noorani and Amani. He also enjoys fishing and playing tennis

Why Choose Us?

  • Highly trained, collaborative oncology specialists all currently taking new patients
  • Consultation appointments scheduled within 3-5 days of referral and in some cases same-day appointments available
  • One-stop campus for comprehensive diagnositics and treatment for many types of cancer including radiation, chemotherapy infusion, lab draws and imaging services
  • Onsite infusion center offers comfortable, home-like setting
  • In-office lab testing
  • In-office medication dispensary
  • Open, immediate access to outpatient symptom management
  • 24-hour physician coverage
  • QOPI-certified clinical trials
  • We accept most insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and VA