Thomas Summers, D.O., Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Hematologist Oncologist

MIAMI, FL – September 2, 2025 – Board-certified hematologist oncologist Thomas Summers, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and will see patients at the Institute’s new location in Key West, Florida. He diagnoses and treats patients with solid tumors and benign blood disorders, clotting disorders and lymphomas.

Dr. Summers has 25 years of experience in hematology oncology and has held staff and leadership positions at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Tennessee, Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth and Cleveland Clinic Florida.

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Summers to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.   

After earning his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Dr. Summers completed a medical internship at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. He served two years as a senior medical officer at the Naval Amphibious Base in Norfolk, Virginia, and two years as a medical officer supporting the U.S. Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Squadron. After finishing his military service, Dr. Summers completed an internal medicine residency, serving as chief resident, and a hematology/medical oncology fellowship in New Jersey at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in partnership with Jefferson Health.

Dr. Summers has experience as a clinical investigator at the National Cancer Institute. He is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and a member of several professional organizations.

Dr. Summers values the bonds he forms with patients and their families, whom he describes as his patients for life.  “I am excited to represent Miami Cancer Institute in Key West and provide patients with access to the best resources, clinical trials and support teams,” he said.

Patients may schedule appointments with Dr. Summers at Miami Cancer Institute’s new Key West office, located at 3426 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040.

About Baptist Health 
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 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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