HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, a 424-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, is pleased to announce the addition of surgical oncologist Omar H. Llaguna, MD, FACS, FSSO. In his role, Dr. Llaguna will serve as medical director of surgical oncology and enhance HCA Florida Kendall Hospital’s surgical oncology program, bringing extensive expertise in the treatment of complex cancers.
Dr. Llaguna is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with expertise in gastrointestinal cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies and other complex abdominal cancers. He specializes in advanced surgical approaches for cancer treatment, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as regional therapies such as heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and Histotripsy. Dr. Llaguna is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Llaguna to our team of distinguished specialists at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital,” said Ben Harris, chief executive officer. “His extensive experience in complex surgical oncology and commitment to advancing cancer care will strengthen our program and expand access to specialized treatment options for patients in our community.”…