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Second Opinion

Cancer treatment deserves a second opinion. We’re here for you.

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At Ackerman Cancer Center, there’s no maze to navigate—just straightforward, compassionate care. We make getting a second opinion simple and seamless, with same-day and next-day appointments available. Our priority is not only providing the expert second opinion you deserve, but doing it as quickly as you need it.

Our team is always ready to focus on your unique needs, delivering specialized care with urgency and understanding.

Ackerman Cancer Center brings together an expert care team, individualized treatment options and innovative technology in one practice.

We know cancer doesn’t come with a one-size-fits-all solution; so before you begin treatment, we design a customized care plan for your individual needs and diagnosis, presented alongside comparative plans so you can make an informed decision.

YOUR CARE

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You can afford great care -
and we can help.

Our financial resources coordinators and oncology social workers are always available to help you navigate insurance coverage and cost planning.

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Whole-Patient Care

At Ackerman Cancer Center, you’re more than a diagnosis. We see you, and our team is ready to focus on your unique needs, delivering specialized, innovative care with compassion and understanding.

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Real patients.
Real stories.

Meet Steven and Audrey Briggs.

“They get to know you as a family. They bring in people who actually care. It’s not a job to them, it’s a mission. We recommend them to everyone.”

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Meet Your Care Team

Physicians at Ackerman Cancer Center work collaboratively to ensure every patient receives the benefit of their combined knowledge and experience. Each of the principal physicians plays an active role in the management of your cancer treatment plan and develops close professional relationships with patients.

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Scot Ackerman, M.D., F.A.C.R.

Medical Director, Radiation Oncologist

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Ryan Perkins, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist

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Paul Ossi, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist

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Babita Jyoti, M.D., M.R.C.P. (UK), F.R.C.R. (UK)

Radiation Oncologist

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Jaymeson Stroud, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist

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Gaelyn Scuderi, M.D.

Radiologist

Leadership Team

Don't Wait to Get Treatment.

To request an appointment, simply fill out this confidential form, and our New Patient Coordinator will contact you as soon as possible.

In order to assist you with your request, we will need to review your medical records. Please be prepared to provide this information when speaking with our New Patient Coordinator.

We're Right Around the Corner.

Ackerman Cancer Center experts are always on hand to answer any questions patients may have about their cancer diagnosis and proton therapy treatment in Jacksonville.

  • Mandarin
  • 10881 San Jose Blvd
  • Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • O (904)-880-5522
  • F (904)-880-5533
  • Amelia Island
  • 1340 South 18th Street
  • Suite 103
  • Amelia Island, FL 32034
  • Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Building A
  • O (904)-277-2700
  • F (904)-277-2220
  • Riverside
  • 2 Shircliff Way
  • Suite 510
  • Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside, 5th Floor
  • O (904) 990-5250
  • F (904) 990-5850
  • World Golf Village
  • 520 West Twincourt Trail
  • Suites 4 & 5
  • St. Augustine, FL 32095
  • O (904) 880-5522
  • F (904) 880-5533

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