Non-Profit Naples Cancer Advisors Adds Physician

 Non-Profit Naples Cancer Advisors Adds Physician Specializing in Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapy to Consult Cancer Patients in Southwest Florida

Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free consultative oncology services to local cancer patients and their families, announced that Dr. James H. Essell (Featured Photo) has joined the practice. With more than 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Essell is a distinguished medical oncologist, hematologist, and blood and marrow transplant specialist.

Dr. Essell earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and doctorate in medicine at the University of Cincinnati. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He then completed post fellowship training in Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Fred Hutchinson Transplant Center in Seattle, Washington.

After completing his military service, Dr. Essell returned to Cincinnati and worked at Oncology Hematology Care (OHC) where his rolls included President of the Medical Staff at Jewish Hospital, Medical Director of the Blood Cancer Center at Jewish Hospital, and Chair of Cellular Therapy for the U.S. Oncology Network and SCRI. Dr. Essell previously worked in clinical research while at OHC and published dozens of papers in peer reviewed journals and presented at national meetings. During his career, his team in San Antonio and Cincinnati has performed more than 3,000 stem cell procedures.

“With Dr. Essell’s vast medical expertise and the comprehensive support services provided by our team, we are making a significant impact in improving outcomes for cancer patients throughout Southwest Florida,” said Lana Uhrig, Executive Director of Naples Cancer Advisors. “By offering platinum-level care and guidance, we ensure that no patient faces their cancer journey alone.”

With generous funding from its community partners, Naples Cancer Advisors provides no-cost consultative oncology services by appointment. These services include second opinions, care coordination, referrals, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation, and precision oncology services, including genetic testing and counseling for cancer patients throughout the Southwest Florida region.

Located at 3201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 112, Naples Cancer Advisors is committed to building strong relationships within the Naples and Fort Myers medical communities. For additional information on the organization or to support its mission of providing free comprehensive second opinion consultations, please call 239-846-2273 (CARE) or visit www.NaplesCancerAdvisors.org.