Dulce Isabel Blanco, DO

An internationally recognized expert in radiation therapy for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, Michael Chuong, M.D., FACRO, is vice chair and medical director of radiation oncology and leads the GI radiation service at Baptist Health. Dr. Chuong earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency training in radiation oncology at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, where he served as the chief resident. He also serves as the vice chair of education and clinical research and is professor of radiation oncology at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Dr. Chuong is frequently invited to speak around the globe about his clinical expertise and research that is impacting the standard of care, especially related to proton therapy and MRI-guided radiation therapy. Dr. Chuong has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in prestigious journals such as JAMA Oncology and the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, for which he is the GI section editor. He is a principal investigator for multiple national and international clinical trials that are exploring advanced radiation therapy strategies and unique combinations of radiation therapy with novel therapeutic agents for GI cancers.An active leader in the medical community, Dr. Chuong is the Protocol Monitoring and Review Committee chair at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, Disease Site chair of the Proton Collaborative Group and the Particle Therapy Co-operative Group Gastrointestinal Subcommittee co-chair. He participates as an active member of the NRG Oncology Non-Colorectal GI subcommittee, NRG Oncology Pancreas working group, NRG Oncology International Liaison committee and RTOG Foundation Communications committee.

Eric D. Schroeder, M.D., is a gynecologic oncologist at Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Schroeder provides comprehensive and compassionate gynecologic cancer care, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery. His areas of focus include the surgical and medical management of ovarian, uterine, endometrial, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers. Dr. Schroeder and his colleagues perform thousands of robotic surgeries each year. Actively involved in research at Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Schroeder enrolls as many eligible patients as possible in clinical trials, which helps inform and improve future treatments for gynecologic cancers. He is passionate about his work as a gynecologic oncologist because it allows him to work closely with his patients throughout each step of the treatment journey, from diagnosis to surgery to medical management. Dr. Schroeder takes a holistic approach to treating cancer, considering both the patient and her family. He formulates treatment plans for each woman’s individual needs. Dr. Schroeder also believes in giving patients and their families as much time as they need to address questions, concerns and treatment options. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Schroeder enjoys fishing, scuba diving and snow skiing with his family.

Angel Alejandro, M.D., is a board-certified endocrinologist at Baptist Health. Dr. Alejandro specializes in diabetes, thyroid care and osteoporosis. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Prior to joining Baptist Health in 2023, Dr. Alejandro worked as the director of endocrinology at Leon Medical Centers in Miami. Dr. Alejandro played a key role in establishing programs using technology for diabetes control. His research currently focuses on osteoporosis and reducing fractures in women with breast cancer, and he most recently published an abstract at the ENDO 2022 conference. A member of the Endocrine Society, he received his medical degree from Cornell University, which is one of the top 10 medical schools in the United States. Dr. Alejandro’s approach to care is to educate patients, ensuring they understand their disease and treatment plan. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Alejandro enjoys following Miami sports teams and spending time with his family.