Jean-Pierre Obeid, M.D., Joins Baptist Health as a Radiation Oncologist
MIAMI, FL – July 18 2024 – Board-certified Jean-Pierre Obeid, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. He specializes in the treatment of cancer using advanced radiation therapies. His clinical interests include head and neck cancer, thoracic cancer and central nervous system tumor sites.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Obeid was a radiation oncologist at Cleveland Clinic, Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Fla. He was recognized by the local media during his tenure for bringing technological advancements in radiation techniques to the community.
“We are proud to welcome Dr. Obeid to our esteemed team of cancer care specialists at Baptist Health, dedicated to providing quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
Dr. Obeid earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed an internal medicine internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass., and a radiation oncology residency at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif.
He has conducted research on the efficacy of radiation therapies and published his work in peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Obeid is a member of several professional organizations.
Dr. Obeid points out that cancer occupies only a portion of a patient's overall health status. “I combine cutting-edge cancer treatments with a holistic approach to provide my patients with effective and compassionate therapy,” he said.
Dr. Obeid is fluent in English and Arabic. He will see patients at Miami Cancer Institute, located at 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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