Dr. Rafael R. Manon

Dr. Rafael Mañon is a board-certified radiation oncologist and president of Orlando Health Cancer Institute, where he oversees the strategic development and operational performance of oncology services. His specialties include: Head and neck cancer Thoracic cancer Advanced proton therapy Dr. Mañon brings nearly two decades of experience as a dynamic leader as well as a knowledgeable and compassionate care provider to his role. Since joining Orlando Health in 2005, Dr. Mañon has served in several leadership positions including Department of Radiation Oncology chair, Radiation Safety Committee chair, Head and Neck Quality Committee chair and research director of radiation oncology. He understands the fears and unknowns of cancer and believes in putting his patients front and center. Dr. Mañon’s Training Dr. Mañon earned a bachelor’s degree at Florida State University in Tallahassee and received his medical degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He completed his radiation oncology residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, where he served as chief resident. About Dr. Mañon Dr. Mañon is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology and licensed by the Florida Department of Health. His professional memberships include the American Cancer Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society for Radiation Oncology and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. Dr. Mañon serves as an assistant professor in radiation oncology at the University of Florida. He also has faculty appointments at the University of Central Florida and Florida State University. Dr. Mañon has received several awards, including the Outstanding Achievement in Science, Engineering and Mathematics Award from the Office of Naval Research and the Exemplary Physician Colleague Award from Orlando Health. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals, and he has written book chapters about radiation oncology. Outside of work, Dr. Mañon enjoys martial arts and holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Manon is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Throat Cancer.

Dr. Manon is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Manon is currently accepting new patients.