Dr. Augusto E. Villegas
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4689 US HIGHWAY 17 STE 2-5
Fleming Island, FL, United States
32003
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Dr. Augusto E. Villegas' Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. Villegas is an Oncologist for Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Clay and Duval Counties. He earned his medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Damas Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in Ponce, PR. In 2003, Dr. Villegas relocated to Florida to pursue Medical Oncology. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Florida Health Science Center in Jacksonville. Dr. Villegas is an active faculty member and lecturer for the Orange Park Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program. His research interests include breast cancer, lung cancer and immunotherapies.
Education
- Ponce Med School (Grad. 1996)
- Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences (Grad. 1996)
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Thoracentesis
- Chemotherapy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
- Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Counseling
- Genetic Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
- Immunotherapy
- Biological Therapy
One of the kindest people I have ever meet. Takes time with patients. Makes them feel special and that he cares about them and their problems.
Submitted June 15, 2012