Thomas James Summers, DO

Ryan Matthew Kahn, M.D., MHS, FACOG, is a gynecologic oncologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. He specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted surgery. When appropriate, this approach offers patients faster recovery, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays and improved cosmetic outcomes. Dr. Kahn incorporates clinical genetics in his practice to improve care and prevention strategies for patients and families carrying BRCA and other hereditary breast and ovarian cancer gene variants. He also specializes in ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery, which aims to remove all visible disease during ovarian cancer surgery. This approach has been consistently linked to improved patient survival. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Dr. Kahn earned his medical degree with research distinction at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed a four-year obstetrics and gynecology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. He remained in New York for four more years to complete a gynecologic oncology fellowship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During his fellowship, Dr. Kahn was actively involved in research focused on innovative immunotherapies for ovarian cancer. His positive research results, which included delayed tumor growth and a transformed tumor microenvironment, offer a promising rationale for clinical trials in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. He also conducted research on the regionalization of care for gynecologic malignancies, which involves directing complex surgical procedures to specialized, high-volume centers and surgeons to improve patient outcomes by leveraging the expertise and experience of these centers. Dr. Kahn has published his research work in medical journals and textbooks presented his findings at national symposiums. Dr. Kahn is committed to providing the highest level of surgical and medical care, rooted in compassion, excellence and respect for each patient’s background, values and goals. He believes in shared decision-making, collaborating with his patients to ensure they are informed, involved and empowered to choose a treatment plan that best suits their individual values and preferences. He promises to bring every ounce of skill and effort to help his patients achieve the best possible outcome – not just as their surgeon, but as their partner in care. As a proud South Florida native, Dr. Kahn is a passionate supporter of the local professional sports teams as well as the University of Miami Hurricanes. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going to the beach to recharge and running long-distance races. He participated in the New York City Marathon every year during his four-year fellowship and plans to run the Miami Marathon and participate in Bounce Back from Cancer in support of gynecologic cancer programs at Miami Cancer Institute.

Anastasia Tousimis, M.D., MBA, is a breast surgical oncologist and serves as deputy director of Baptist Health Cancer Care, chief of breast surgery at Baptist Health Cancer Care, medical director of the Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center and chief medical liaison of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Alliance. Dr. Tousimis has been a practicing breast surgeon for more than 20 years and has held numerous leadership roles at esteemed academic medical institutions. She most recently served as director of the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach. An accomplished pioneer in oncology and surgery, Dr. Tousimis is actively involved in clinical research to develop cutting-edge technologies and techniques in the field of breast oncologic surgery. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and has presented her research at numerous national symposiums. She has received several awards for her clinical, teaching and research expertise. Dr. Tousimis earned her medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York and a master’s in business administration degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her post-doctoral training includes a general surgery residency at Guthrie Clinic in Pennsylvania, a breast oncology surgery fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City and a surgical oncology fellowship in minimally invasive techniques at the European Institute of Oncology in Italy. Working in other countries and learning from various cultures has helped Dr. Tousimis connect with a diverse range of people and build trust that is central to the doctor-patient relationship. Having empathy and responding with compassion are her primary patient care skills, which she says are necessary for providing personalized care that meets her patients’ needs and goals. During her free time, Dr. Tousimis cherishes spending quality time with her family, and they often enjoy participating in outdoor sports and traveling together.