The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute Names Robert H. Press, M.D., Clinical Director of Proton Therapy

BOCA RATON, FL – February 2, 2026 – Board-certified radiation oncologist Robert H. Press, M.D., has joined the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and will serve as clinical director of proton therapy. He specializes in treating central nervous system tumors, head and neck cancers and thoracic malignancies.

Dr. Press comes to Lynn Cancer Institute from Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, where he was an attending physician and head of the thoracic service line in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Prior to joining Baptist Health in 2023, he was a radiation oncologist at New York Proton Center, serving as the disease site lead for both central nervous system tumors and head and neck cancers. During this time, he also served as an assistant clinical professor at Mt. Sinai Hospital and a visiting investigator for the Department of Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Press to our multidisciplinary cancer care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., chief medical executive at Lynn Cancer Institute. “His comprehensive experience in proton therapy and professional development of medical staff will continue our commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical research.”

After earning his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Press remained at the university to complete his internal medicine internship. He completed his radiation oncology residency at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, serving as chief resident during his final year. He was also named the Andrew W. Pippas Resident in Radiation Oncology, an honor selected by the faculty and presented to a resident who exemplifies professional and compassionate patient care.

Dr. Press has extensive clinical experience using proton therapy and other advanced radiation techniques to precisely treat challenging tumors, including re-treatment of patients who previously received radiation therapy. He has developed numerous clinical trials and published more than 90 scientific publications. He also contributes to the scientific community as a member of several professional organizations and medical journal reviewer.

“I’m honored to lead the opening of our new proton therapy center and bring the most advanced radiation technology to Lynn Cancer Institute,” Dr. Press said. “This addition allows us to continue delivering cutting-edge treatments and the highest level of care for our patients and our community.”

Dr. Press is fluent in English and conversational in Spanish. He will see patients at Lynn Cancer Institute, 701 NW 13 Street, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning 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. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its 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 & 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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