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Miami Cancer Institute Names Head and Neck Oncologic Surgeon,
Yuliya Linhares, MD, Chief Ryan H. Sobel, MD,
of Lymphoma Services Joins Broward Health

Medical oncologist and clinical researcher Yuliya Ryan H. Sobel, M.D., a head and neck oncologic surgeon,
Linhares, M.D., has been named Chief of the Lymphoma has joined Broward Health Physician Group with his new
Service at Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South primary practice location at Broward Health Medical Center
Florida. Dr. Linhares specializes in the comprehensive treat- in Fort Lauderdale. Sobel has extensive experience in trans-
ment of lymphoma, including expertise in both autologous oral robotic surgery.
and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. She also has Dr. Yuliya Linhares Prior to joining Broward Health, Sobel worked at Johns Dr. Ryan H. Sobel
unique experience with chemotherapy and stem cell trans- Hopkins Head and Neck Surgery at the Milton J. Dancer Jr.
plantation using bloodless techniques, important for patients whose religious beliefs Head and Neck Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He
do not allow the use of blood transfusions. also served as the director of head and neck surgical oncology at Inova Fairfax
Dr. Linhares is triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hospital.
internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. She earned her medical degree Sobel earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and
at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC, graduating completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital for advanced training in head
with distinction. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in and neck oncologic surgery.
hematology-oncology at the University of California – Los Angeles. Prior to joining
Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Linhares treated patients in the Blood and Marrow Palmetto General Hospital Names
Transplant Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Physician of the Month
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics
Palmetto General Hospital proudly honors Dr. Rogerio
Appoint New Dental Director and Carrillo, cardiothoracic surgeon as the hospital’s Physician
are Awarded a $300,000 HRSA of the Month for August. Dr. Carrillo was nominated
because his colleagues describe him as highly engaged, and
Grant for Dental Equipment he is beloved by both staff and patients. Dr. Carrillo is being
recognized for his outstanding service, commitment and
In Palm Beach County it is not unusual for someone to dedication to caring for patients and the hospital staff.
speak both English and Spanish, but John Cucuras, DDS, Dr. Rogerio Carrillo
brings a third language skill to his new role as Dental Baptist Health Medical Group
Program Director at the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Dr. John Cucuras
Clinics – he speaks Greek. Welcomes Bariatric Surgeon Marlon
In addition to his interests in travel, music and philoso- Pastrana, MD
phy, Dr. Cucuras also enjoys the history of Roman-Greco civilizations. He is member
of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. He also has over 30 years
of experience in private and public health dentistry. Bariatric surgeon Marlon Pastrana, M.D., has joined
Dr. Cucuras steps into his new role at a time when the Health Resources and Baptist Health Medical Group. Dr. Pastrana specializes in
Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Brumback weight-loss surgery that can reduce a patient’s risk of poten-
Primary Care Clinics to support clinically-based dental care to all Palm Beach County tially life-threatening weight-related health problems,
residents, regardless of their ability to pay. including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, Type 2
The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies to include 19 new diabetes, severe sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux
dental chairs, three X-ray tubeheads, a bariatric seat, and wheelchair lift to increase disease. Dr. Marlon Pastrana
access to care and enhance existing preventative oral health services. Dr. Pastrana earned his medical degree at American
University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Netherlands Antilles. He
completed two general surgery residencies at Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of
Medicine, both in Philadelphia, Pa. He also is fellowship trained in bariatric surgery,
E-mail Your Editorial Submissions to completing this comprehensive training at St. Luke’s University Health Network in
Allentown, Pa. Dr. Pastrana is a member of the American College of Surgeons,
editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Society of American
Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

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