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HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL WELCOMES DR. OMAR LLAGUNA, EXPANDING SURGICAL ONCOLOGY PROGRAM
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The hospital, with 424 beds, is part of a larger healthcare network. A new medical director has been appointed at a local hospital.
A new medical director has been appointed at a local hospital. This doctor specializes in treating complex cancers. The hospital, with 424 beds, is part of a larger healthcare network.
The medical director's role involves overseeing surgical oncology. This doctor's expertise includes various types of cancer, such as those affecting the abdomen. Advanced surgical methods are among the treatments offered.
Further information about this appointment and the hospital's surgical oncology program is available from the hospital or its parent organization. Details about the medical director's background and the types of treatments provided can be found through these sources.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
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