Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Welcomes Kelly Elleson, MD, FACS, Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncologist

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) welcomes breast and melanoma surgical oncologist Kelly Elleson, MD, FACS, to FCS Fort Myers Colonial Office, located at 8981 Colonial Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905. With the addition of Dr. Elleson, FCS further expands its breast cancer care expertise in the Fort Myers area.

By adding Dr. Elleson to the practice, FCS is strengthening its multidisciplinary care for all types of complex breast issues, including benign breast disease, malignancies and management of high-risk patients. Seamless high-quality care is provided by a collaborative team of specialists in breast surgery, medical and radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, genetic risk evaluation and supportive care.

David Wenk, MD, FCS assistant managing physician, said, "Dr. Elleson shares our vision of providing state-of-the-art integrated cancer care, and we are delighted to have her join our growing practice. With her focus on promising new surgical advancements in breast cancer treatment, Dr. Elleson is a welcome addition to our breast cancer team as we seek to deliver the very best in integrated care to our breast patients."

Dr. Elleson earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed her general surgery residency at Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She went on to complete fellowships in cutaneous surgical oncology research and breast surgical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Elleson specializes in breast cancer surgery, melanoma surgery, and advanced sentinel lymph node and axillary surgery. She has expertise in surgical techniques designed to reduce the risk of lymphedema, including reverse arm mapping and lymphovenous bypass, an advanced microsurgical procedure aimed at preserving lymphatic drainage and reducing the risk of arm lymphedema following axillary surgery. Her approach emphasizes personalized surgical treatment, cancer outcomes and long-term quality of life.

Dr. Elleson is committed to providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer care to patients throughout Southwest Florida. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. She also serves as a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) Site Reviewer, contributing to the evaluation of breast cancer programs and their adherence to nationally recognized standards of care.

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. Through its robust clinical research program with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) and a suite of independent site management programs, with advanced clinical trial matching technology, FCS offers patients innovative therapies close to home. Each year, FCS conducts more than 180 active clinical trials that directly elevate patient care and accelerate progress in oncology. Many of the cancer drugs approved by the FDA in the U.S over the past decade were accessible to patients at FCS through clinical trial participation before receiving approval.

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