
Overview
Nikita Shah, MD, serves as the medical oncology team leader for the Breast Cancer Center at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, where she has been a member of the medical team since 1999. Dr. Shah earned her medical degree from Baroda Medical College in India and completed an externship in the emergency department at Methodist Hospital in Indiana. As a medical student, Dr. Shah had the highest annual score in forensic medicine and received an award as an outstanding medical student.She completed a residency in internal medicine at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, and a fellowship in hematology/ oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.Dr. Shah is a member of numerous societies, including the Florida Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncologists, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med. - Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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83 W. Miller St., Orlando, FL 32806
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Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
Jennifer Tseng, MD, hematologist/medical oncologist, is the Thoracic/Head and Neck Specialty Section leader for Medical Oncology and the associate director of Clinical Research for Medical Oncology at Orlando Health Cancer Institute.Dr. Tseng received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her residency and served as assistant chief resident in internal medicine at Duke University Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in medical oncology and hematology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and board-eligible in hematology. Dr. Tseng has received several honors and awards, including the C.D. Howe Award for clinical excellence in medical oncology and a Clinical Research Award from MD Anderson, the American Medical Women's Award, Hewlett Packard Award, the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Symposium Award from Duke University and a Beneficial-Hodgson scholarship from The Johns Hopkins University. She was also awarded Attending of the Year from the Internal Medicine Residency Program from Orlando Regional Medical Center and received the Exemplary Physician Colleague Award from Orlando Health in 2009.In addition to her clinical studies, Dr. Tseng has published research on various topics including molecular alterations in lung cancer and novel agents in the treatment of head and neck cancer. She has recently presented at the Annual Thoracic Oncology Symposium of the Puerto Rican Society of Hematology Oncology and spoke on neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment strategies in lung cancer. Dr. Tseng is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Tseng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med. - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
Dr. Tirrell Johnson is a board-certified medical oncologist at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. His specialties include: Head and neck cancers Thoracic cancers Melanoma Sarcoma He is a member of the team pioneering a breakthrough protocol using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes to address aggressive, late-stage melanoma. Dr. Johnson's Training Dr. Johnson earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, graduating magna cum laude, and received his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed an internal medicine residency at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Brown University Medical School's teaching hospitals in Providence, Rhode Island. About Dr. Johnson Dr. Johnson is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional memberships include the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. Dr. Johnson received an Orlando Health award for outstanding multidisciplinary involvement with staff. He has served as the primary investigator for clinical trials studying several forms of chemotherapy for advanced head and neck cancers and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med. - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Downtown Orlando
Omar Kayaleh, MD, serves as the medical oncology team leader for the Gastrointestinal Cancers Specialty Section and as a member of the Breast Cancer, Genitourinary Cancers, Hematology, Lymphoma/Myeloma and Thoracic/Head and Neck Cancers Specialty Sections at Orlando Health Cancer Institute. He also served as chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine as well as chief of the Hematology/ Oncology Specialty Section at Orlando Health Cancer Institute.Dr. Kayaleh received his medical degree from the University of Florida, completed a residency in internal medicine at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore and fulfilled a fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina.Dr. Kayaleh is board-certified in internal medicine and in the specialties of medical oncology and hematology. He has held many offices and memberships on numerous medical staff committees, including Pharmacy and Therapeutics.He is a member of the Orange County Medical Society, Florida Medical Association, American Medical Association, American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Kayaleh is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Kayaleh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med. - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nikita C. Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nikita C. Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nikita C. Shah by calling their office at 321-841-1869. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nikita C. Shah a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikita C. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Nikita C. Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Nikita C. Shah is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Nikita C. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nikita C. Shah has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nikita C. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nikita C. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikita C. Shah 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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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
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- Acquired HemophiliaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Hemophilia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.


