Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Strengthens Local Access to Cancer Care with Physician Appointments in Major Markets

Statewide Practice Welcomes Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Marisabel H. Castillo, MD to Palm Beach County; Medical Oncologist & Hematologist Roderick Paras, MD to Central Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) welcomes medical oncologists and hematologists Marisabel H. Castillo, MD and Roderick Paras, MD to the statewide practice.

Dr. Castillo is providing care to patients at the FCS Boca Raton clinic, 21020 State Road 7, Ste. 200C, Boca Raton, FL 33428, and the FCS Delray Beach clinic, 5130 Linton Blvd., Ste. B4, Delray Beach, FL 33484.

She graduated magna cum laude from the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas. She received the Outstanding Continuity Clinic Resident Award during her internal medicine residency at New York University and was later appointed chief fellow during her hematology/medical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin.

"Dr. Castillo is an accomplished physician recognized early in her career for several distinguished achievements, said FCS Assistant Managing Physician David Wenk, MD. "Through active involvement in clinical research, Dr. Castillo has contributed to the development of innovative immunotherapies as well as strategies to identify and reduce disparities in cancer diagnosis and treatment. She will utilize her skills and dedication to ensure our patients in Palm Beach County attain the best outcomes."

Dr. Paras is providing care to patients at the FCS cancer centers in Lake Mary, 805 Currency Cir., Lake Mary, FL 32746, Deland, 810 N. Spring Garden Ave., Ste 100,  Deland, FL 32720 and Orange City, 2824 Enterprise Rd., Orange City, FL 32763.

After completing his medical degree at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Dr. Paras completed internal medicine residency training at New York Medical College's St. Vincent's Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Medical College of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh.

FCS President & Managing Physician Lucio N. Gordan, MD, said, "With a wealth of experience in oncology and a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Paras brings expertise as well as compassion that will strengthen our mission and elevate the care we provide in Seminole and Volusia counties."

Dr. Castillo and Dr. Paras are among the growing number of physicians choosing to grow their careers with FCS.

About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC: (FLCancer.com)

For more than 40 years, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has embraced innovation to deliver world-class care and drive the dramatic transformation of oncology care through its robust clinical research program.

FCS provides patients with access to a wide range of clinical trials, positioning it as a leader in research among private oncology practices in Florida and across the country. In fact, before receiving FDA approval, the majority of new cancer drugs in the U.S. were first made available to patients through participation in clinical trials at FCS.

Our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians is committed to delivering tailored treatment plans that make the best use of cutting-edge precision oncology advancements to enhance patient outcomes.

SOURCE Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute