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Our multidisciplinary team of credentialed physicians and clinicians collaborate with oncologists (doctors who specialize in cancer treatment) to ensure that your treatment and support is as integrated and effective as possible. Our mission is to enhance your quality of life, make your treatment period as smooth as possible, and improve health outcomes through evidence-based care.

Leadership

Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D.
Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Medicine
Sylvester Associate Director for Cancer Survivorship and Translational Behavioral Sciences
Director, Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care
Sylvester DCC Living Proof Endowed Chair in Cancer Survivorship
Maria Adelaida Rueda-Lara
Maria Adelaida Rueda-Lara, MD
Director of Cancer Psychiatry
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Jessica MacIntyre, APRN
Jessica MacIntyre, DNP, MBA, APRN, AOCNP
Executive Director, Clinical Operations
Nurse Practitioner
Nichole Puentes, MHA
Nichole Puentes, MHA
Integrative Cancer Supportive Care Lead
Dr. Joycelyn Lee
Joycelyn Lee, Ph.D.
Institute Co-Director for Psychosocial Oncology
Federika Garcia
Federika Garcia MS, RDN
Nutrition and Wellness Lead


Acupuncture

Liliana Campeanu, A.P.
Liliana Campeanu, A.P.
Acupuncture Physician
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Liliana Gomez Botero M.S. Dipl. Acu. L.Ac.
Acupuncture Physician
Glenda Harris Ph.D., L.Ac.
Glenda Harris Ph.D., L.Ac.
Acupuncture Physician
Claudia Marin, A.P
Claudia Marin, A.P
Acupuncture Physician
Vera Vasershteyn A.P., R.M.D.
Vera Vasershteyn A.P., R.M.D.
Acupuncture Physician

Administrative Support

Jacqueline Lindeborg
Jacqueline Lindeborg
Medical Assistant
Nichole Puentes, MHA
Nichole Puentes, MHA
Sr. Manager, Business Operations
Marilin Reimon
Marilin Reimon
Clinical Program Manager

Art Therapy

Lourdes Figueora, MPS, ATR
Lourdes Figueora, MPS, ATR
Art Therapist
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Adriana Weekley, ATR-P, RMHCI
Art Therapist

Exercise Physiology

Joann Santiago-Charles, MS. ACSM CEP & EP-C, ACSM/ACS CET, CES, RYT
Joann Santiago-Charles, MS. ACSM CEP & EP-C, ACSM/ACS CET, CES, RYT
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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Vita Riera
Exercise Physiologist
Mary Smutny
Mary Smutny, MS E.d, CES
Exercise Physiologist

Massage Therapy

Lia Baker LMT, OMT, CMLD, BCTMB
Lia Baker LMT, OMT, CMLD, BCTMB
Clinical Program Manager of Massage Therapy
Andres Aguirre, LMT
Andres Aguirre, LMT
Massage Therapist
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Maria Gabaldoni, LMT
Massage Therapist
Michelle Herschler, LMT
Michelle Herschler, LMT
Massage Therapist
Jacqueline Moreno LMT, OMT, CMLD, M.ed
Jacqueline Moreno LMT, OMT, CMLD, M.ed
Massage Therapist
George Velazquez, LMT
George Velazquez, LMT
Massage Therapist

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Zelde Espinel, M.D.
Zelde Espinel, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Joycelyn M. Lee, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Joycelyn M. Lee, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Psychologist
Ivana Espinosa APRN-BC, AOCNP
Ivana Espinosa, APRN-BC, AOCNP
Psych- Oncology NP
Zili Khan
Zili Khan, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Omar Muñoz, M.D.
Omar Muñoz, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Maria Adelaida Rueda-Lara
Maria Rueda-Lara, M.D.
Psychiatrist
Brittany Wright, PhD
Brittany Wright, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Leah Zemel, MSW, LCSW
Leah Zemel, MSW, LCSW
Psychotherapist

Music Therapy

Nicole Camejo, MS, MT-BC
Nicole Camejo, MS, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Mary Adelyn Kauffman, DMA, MT-BC, NMT
Mary Adelyn Kauffman, DMA, MT-BC, NMT
Music Therapist

Nutrition

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Taylor Folwark
Dietetic Technician
Federika Garcia MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
Federika Garcia MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
Clinical Nutritoin Manager/Oncology Dietitian
Laura Javier, MS, RD, LDN
Laura Javier, MS, RD, LDN
Oncology Dietitian
Lesley B. Klein MS, RDN, LDN
Lesley B. Klein MS, RDN, LDN
Clinical Nutrition Manager/Oncology Dietitian
Ruth Leo
Ruth Leo
Oncology Dietitian
Samantha Mendes, MS, RDN, LDN
Samantha Mendes, MS, RDN, LDN
Oncology Dietitian
Jessica Moya
Jessica Moya, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC
Oncology Dietitian
Carlotta Orlando, MS, RDN, LDN, CSO
Carlotta Orlando, MS, RDN, LDN, CSO
Oncology Dietitian
Tassia Pimenta
Tassia Pimenta
Oncology Dietitian
Sebastian Rodriguez
Sebastian Rodriguez, MS, RD
Oncology Dietitian
Sandy Sotnick, MS,RDN, CDCES, CSO
Sandy Sotnick, MS,RDN, CDCES, CSO
Oncology Dietitian
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Hanna Stern, RD, LDN
Oncology Dietitian

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Montana Faustin
Montana Faustin
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Silena Villanueva
Silena Villanueva
Chaplain

Yoga Therapy

Beatrice Maldonado
Beatriz Maldonado, C-IAYT
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