Vy Dinh, M.D. Joins Miami Cancer Institute

MIAMI, FL – July 26, 2016 – Cancer specialist Vy Dinh, M.D., has joined Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Dinh is a hospitalist oncologist who cares for cancer patients who are hospitalized.

Dr. Dinh received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and also a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Miami-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, all in Miami, Fla. Most recently, she served as a staff physician for hematology, oncology and medicine at the Miami VA Medical Center, as well as an assistant professor of clinical medicine, oncology, and oncology attending physician at the University of Miami-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Dinh is Board-certified in oncology and internal medicine and has been a research investigator for both clinical and translational research projects, with a focus on thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her professional affiliations include the American and Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Association for Cancer Research.

“Dr. Dinh brings highly specialized skills and experience to Miami Cancer Institute,” said Michael Zinner, M.D., the Institute’s founding CEO and executive medical director. “Dr. Dinh will play a key role in ensuring our cancer patients receive seamless, coordinated care should they be admitted to the hospital.”

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is a world-class clinical center and research destination, offering comprehensive cancer services with expanding clinical trials and state-of-the-art technology, including the first proton therapy treatment in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with seven hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), nearly 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. The not-for-profit, faith-based Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,300 affiliated physicians. Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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