Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Care Teams

Each patient in the integrated cancer program at Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute is matched with a team of specialists to leverage the full extent of our providers’ experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating cancers. At the center of this multi-disciplinary team-based approach is the patient: care plans are specifically tailored to the patient’s needs, goals and case details.

The Jellison Cancer Institute leadership team is comprised of oncology leaders who ensure collaborative decision-making that leverages clinical and operational expertise.

At the helm is Jellison Cancer Institute Medical Director Richard Brown, MD, who is board certified in Hematology and Oncology. Dr. Brown oversees the medical standards and practices that guide our inpatient and outpatient Oncology services, Breast Health Center and Cancer Registry.

Jellison Cancer Institute providers include physician experts in specific tumor sites, medical and radiation oncologists, oncology surgeons, interventional radiologists and other specialists. Other dedicated care team members include cancer-certified nurses, Palliative Care specialists, researchers, educators, case managers, rehab therapists and others to address physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of our patients. Click here for our roster of oncology physician team members.

Multidisciplinary Care Conferences, or tumor boards, bring together physicians, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation therapists, and many other healthcare professionals involved in cancer treatment to engineer better outcomes for cancer patients. Because cancer is a complex disease and because every patient is different, out best physicians and clinicians work as part of a broad team – coming together to coordinate patient care.

By ensuring that every relevant department and specialty is actively involved with the patient’s care, no possible avenue of treatment is overlooked, including the latest clinical trials.

Other members of our cancer care team team include:

• Oncology Nurses – Our nurses’ advanced degrees, national oncology nursing certifications and commitment to their profession have helped Sarasota Memorial continuously maintain Magnet status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor for nursing excellence.


• Oncology Navigators – Dedicated to your cancer type, navigators help patients sort through the sometimes confusing and complex process of cancer care. That includes educating and advocating for patients and families, answering questions about treatment plans, coordinating tests and treatments between providers, and providing ongoing support.


• Genetic Education and Counseling – Our board-certified genetic counselor is trained and experienced in cancer risk assessment and available to review your personal or family history of cancer. For information or an appointment, call 941-262-7570.


• Oncology Psychosocial Services – Oncology-certified licensed clinical social workers provide emotional support and wellness connections for patients and loved ones coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment. For information, call 941-262-7574.


• Dedicated Oncology Pharmacists – A team of oncology certified pharmacists work alongside clinicians and medical staff to ensure patient receive the best interventions and you get the right medications when you need them.


• Certified Tumor Registrars – Tumor Registrars take a summary of your medical history, cancer diagnosis, treatment plan and disease status for the Cancer Registry, which follows every patient treated at Sarasota Memorial throughout his/her lifetime in order to discover trends that will advance research and improve clinical care. For more information, review our recent Annual Report.

Hear more from Dr. Brown about the importance and advantage of multidisciplinary cancer care.