Mariuxi Viteri Malone, MD

After earning his undergraduate medical degree, Dr Lalit Aneja completed his residency and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, NY, which is a major teaching affiliate of NYU. There, Dr Aneja served as Chief Fellow and as a Clinical Instructor in Internal Medicine for third and fourth year medical students, and he supervised interns. He has served as a sub-investigator for several clinical trials and, in 2015, was published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Oncology. He is Board-certified in Medical Oncology/Hematology and Internal Medicine. In his personal life, Dr Aneja enjoys travel and spending time with his wife and daughter. He is fluent in three languages.

Dr. Gonter-Aubin is an oncologist and hematologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. She earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale. After completing her residency in internal medicine at the University of Louisville, she was awarded a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology from Moffitt Cancer Center, where she was named chief fellow. Prior to joining FCS, Dr. Gonter-Aubin held various roles at the University of South Florida, where she served as a member of the Hematology/Oncology Fellow Committee, the Program Evaluation Committee and the Resident Advisory Committee.

Dr Patel is an oncologist and hematologist with Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Sarasota County. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of Florida (UF) with highest honors. He obtained his MD from Florida State University College of Medicine and his training in Internal Medicine at the Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center In Washington, DC. After completing his Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at UF, Dr Patel joined Florida Cancer Specialists at our Sarasota Downtown location. His research and practice interests include colorectal, pancreatic/hepatobiliary and lung cancers, as well as malignant and non-malignant hematology.

Dr Konkel is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist serving as a hospitalist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Sarasota County. Dr Konkel has a special interest in the treatment of hematologic malignancies and benign hematology, as well as glioblastoma and solid tumors, with a focus in neuro-oncology. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine, completed his internal medicine residency at UT Health San Antonio and a hematology and oncology fellowship at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr Konkel also serves as an associate clinical professor at Florida State University College of Medicine in Sarasota.

Dr Elizabeth Guancial is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology/hematology and has special interests in cancers of the bladder, kidney, testicle, and prostate. Dr Guancial earned her medical degree from the Harvard School of Medicine (Boston, MA) and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital. After her residency, Dr Guancial was awarded a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the world-renown Dana Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, MA. In addition to her academic achievements, Dr Guancial received research grants from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, University of Rochester Medical Center and the New York State Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program.

Dr. Susan Mihm, MD is a pediatrician in Venice, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Deirdra M. Myers is a pediatrician in Laurel, Florida. She received her medical degree from University of Perpetual Help Laguna-Binan College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Deirdra M. Myers accepts Aetna, United Healthcare

Welcome to Sarasota and Manatee counties’ foremost multi-specialty medical group, First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. We are over 675 providers strong, with primary and specialty care physicians who are known and trusted in our community. We are backed by the tradition and strength of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, consistently recognized for excellent care and superior patient outcomes.