Jose E. Najera
Expertise in
57
conditions
Expertise in
57
conditions

Overview

Dr. Jose Najera is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He diagnoses and treats cancer patients and specializes in immunotherapy treatments and chemotherapy infusion services for: Breast cancer Lung cancer Gastrointestinal cancer Urologic cancer (prostate, bladder and kidney) Gynecologic cancer Head and neck cancer Skin cancer (including melanoma) Blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma) Noncancerous blood disorders Research and clinical trials Dr. Najera enjoys getting to know his patients and their families and treats them as if he were in their position. Dr. Najera’s Training Dr. Najera received his medical training from the Universidad de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, and graduated cum laude. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at Orlando Health, where he served as chief fellow in his final year. About Dr. Najera Dr. Najera is board certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional memberships include the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. Dr. Najera’s research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, and he has served as associate editor of the European Journal of Medical Research. Dr. Najera joins Orlando Health after more than a decade in Oklahoma, where he was a general oncologist/hematologist and head of research for a cancer clinic. He also served as president of the Oklahoma Society of Clinical Oncology, a hospital’s chair of medicine and as an adjunct clinical assistant professor. Outside of work, Dr. Najera enjoys spending time with family, soccer, golf and comic books. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Najera is highly rated in 57 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Dr. Najera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Najera is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Orlando Health

Hospital Affiliations

Orlando Health
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc
Memorial Health
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Orlando Health Cancer Institute Outpatient Infusion Center - Ocoee
9900 W. Colonial Dr., Ocoee, FL 34761

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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While Dr. Jose E. Najera is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Dr. Jose E. Najera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-1869 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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