Ross Taylor, MD

Jonathan Weltz, D.O., is a board-certified hematologic oncologist at Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and is fluent in English and conversational Hebrew.Prior to joining Lynn Cancer Institute, Dr. Weltz completed a clinical fellowship in hematology-oncology at New York University Langone Long Island School of Medicine.Dr. Weltz earned his osteopathic medicine degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Weltz has spent considerable time conducting hematology-oncology research and presenting at national conferences, including the American Society of Hematology. He finds it particularly gratifying when he can contribute to research that has a direct impact on treatment for cancer patients and has authored publications in Blood, Nature, Journal of Clinical Oncology as well as Expert Review of Hematology. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Osteopathic Association.Dr. Weltz is passionate about hematology-oncology and is grateful to play a pivotal role with patients throughout the course of their treatment. His approach to patient care is based on joint decision-making, believes in working closely with his patients while providing them with the latest information and data they need to make active, informed decisions in line with their life goals. In his free time, Dr. Weltz is devoted to spending time with his wife and two daughters and enjoys outdoor activities such as running, biking and hiking.

Ari Silverstein, M.D., is a board-certified urologist and surgeon at Baptist Health, focusing on kidney, ureter and prostate cancers. He also treats urology conditions such as kidney stones and urinary tract issues.. Joining Baptist Health in 2018, Dr. Silverstein currently serves as chief of surgery and director of general urology at Baptist Health Lynn Cancer Institute. After earning his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Silverstein continued his medical training at Duke University Medical Center. At Duke, he was a urology research fellow, a senior urology resident and chief urology resident. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Silverstein has been recognized locally and nationally for his clinical expertise. He has also been the lead or co-author on more than 20 peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of the American Medical Association and American Urological Association. Dr. Silverstein believes the most important quality a physician should possess is compassion. Every patient deserves to be listened to and understood so they can receive the treatment that helps them live their best life. When he is not caring for patients, he enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family.

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.