Liat Nadav Dagan, MD

Youssef Zeidan, M.D., Ph.D. is a radiation oncologist at Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. Dr. Zeidan specializes in treating breast cancer, brain and spine tumors, gastrointestinal cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Zeidan joined Lynn Cancer Institute from the American University of Beirut, where he served as residency program director and associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology. He received his dual M.D./Ph.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. This was followed by four years of residency training in radiation oncology at Stanford University, where he served as chief resident. He was then appointed an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the University of Miami. Dr. Zeidan has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications in the field, focusing on tailored radiotherapy options. He received several grants and awards from the radiological society of North America (RSNA) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). His work was recognized by the Young Leader Award from the Union for International Cancer Control. Dr. Zeidan approaches cancer care by taking the time to understand each patient’s social and psychological perspectives. He believes this is key for developing a successful treatment plan. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Zeidan enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending community events, visiting historical sites and reading.

Teresa Gagliano-DeCesare, M.D., is a board-certified oncologist at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Dr. DeCesare specializes in breast oncology. She is fluent in English and Italian. Prior to joining Lynn Cancer Institute in 2006, Dr. DeCesarecompleted her internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami. Dr. DeCesare’s research has been published in multiple chapters of Breast Cancer: A Practical Guide and several academic publications. She takes the time to listen to and understand each patient and family, so she can provide the best treatment possible while incorporating their wishes. When she’s not taking care of patients, Dr. DeCesare enjoys traveling.

Jane Skelton, M.D., is a board-certified medical oncologist at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, treating patients with early-stage to advanced metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Skelton earned her medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She then completed her internal medicine residency and medical oncology fellowship at McGill University. Afterwards, she completed a research fellowship in oncology and infectious disease at the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. In addition to her clinical duties, Dr. Skelton serves as an affiliate assistant professor of clinical biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Dr. Skelton’s approach to care starts with carefully listening to her patients to determine what they understand about their diagnosis, what their goals are for treatment and how she can work with them to accomplish those goals. From there, she can educate them about their diagnosis and explain what to expect from treatment. She believes this exchange of communication is vital to helping her patients maintain the best quality of life possible during and after treatment. When not helping patients, Dr. Skelton enjoys her book club, travel and outdoor activities.