Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Welcomes New Physicians to Statewide Practice

Troy Fishman, MD Joins Oncology Experts in Pinellas County; Yeshanew Teklie, MD Expands Hematology Care in The Villages

FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) welcomes hematologists and medical oncologists Troy Fishman, MD and Yeshanew Teklie, MD to its team of cancer experts in Pinellas County and The Villages. Dr. Fishman is seeing patients at the FCS Mease clinic, 3280 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33761, while Dr. Teklie is seeing patients at the FCS Brownwood clinic, 2955 Brownwood Blvd., Ste. 107, The Villages, FL 32163-2040; FCS Leesburg South clinic, 601 E. Dixie Ave., Suite 1001, Leesburg, FL 34748-7309; and the FCS Villages Cancer Center, 1400 N. US Highway 441, Suite 540, Lady Lake, FL 32159-8987.

After receiving his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, Dr. Fishman completed residency training at the University of Central Florida in Gainesville and a fellowship in oncology/hematology at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

FCS Assistant Managing Physician David Wenk, MD said, "Dr. Fishman takes time to understand each patient's unique needs, concerns and overall well-being, devising a personalized, advanced treatment plan to achieve the highest quality of life and best possible outcome. We are delighted to welcome him to FCS." 

Following the completion of his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in the West Indies, Dr. Teklie completed residency training at Florida State University at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and a hematology oncology fellowship at the University of Southern California LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.

"Hematologic cancers and other blood disorders are common in the U.S., with incidence increasing with age. Dr. Teklie brings specialized expertise and applies the latest advancements and most current practices to help patients achieve the best possible quality of life," said FCS President & Managing Physician Lucio N. Gordan, MD. "Throughout his career, Dr. Teklie has received recognition for his strong commitment to service and community care, qualities that are consistent with our FCS mission."

Learn more about Dr. Fishman and Dr. Teklie by searching for their profiles here: https://flcancer.com/physicians/.

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