Susan Burroughs is a hematology/oncology physician assistant working closely with the Center’s oncologists  -- Dr. Franco, Dr. Schreiber and Dr. Saez. As an integral part of their team, she assists in various aspects of patient care to ensure the highest level of quality patient relations.

Susan joined the Center in 2002 having spent eleven years at the renowned H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and three years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse, NY.

Susan’s role as a physician assistant at the Center for Cancer Care & Research includes evaluating patients after diagnosis to ensure accurate follow up care during their treatment plan. Her evaluations include in-depth history and physicals, and diagnostic studies. She is involved in the ongoing follow up evaluation of chemotherapy patients both immediately post-treatment and long term. She also performs bone marrow aspiration and biopsies to help diagnose hematological disorders.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree from Gannon University in Erie, PA. She holds current licensure as a physician’s assistant in the State of Florida, as well as certification as a physician’s assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Susan is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has held numerous positions within the Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology such as national secretary, newsletter editor and treasurer. She was the co-chair coordinator at both the 3rd and 7th Annual CME Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology, which were held in November 2000 and October 2004. 

Patients will meet with Susan when working with oncologists at the Center for Cancer Care & Research. To schedule an appointment at the Center, please call (863) 603-4743.