SAFEER ASHRAF, MD

Hematology & Medical Oncology

Professional headshot of Dr. Safeer Ashraf, medical oncology and hematology physician at Cancer Specialists of North Florida.

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Safeer Ashraf is a board-certified in medical oncology and practices are our Baptist South location.

Originally from the Northeast, Dr. Ashraf’s family moved to Texas when he was in high school. He attended the University of Texas for undergrad, before earning is Doctor of Medicine degree the University of Tennessee. Upon graduation, he moved to Florida and completed his internship, residency, and hematology/medical oncology fellowship at the University of Florida.

Having joined CSNF in 2009, he enjoys building lasting relationships with his patients.

“It’s rewarding to follow these folks, many of whom have been coming to CSNF since I started here,” he says. “Watching them go from treatment to survival is an experience like no other. Getting them to the other side is incredibly gratifying.”

Dr. Ashraf provides complete care for patients with cancer and blood disorders, including colon, gastric, pancreatic, and blood cancers.

When not in the office, Dr. Ashraf enjoys cycling, photography, and spending time with his wife and three children. His family enjoys many activities together, with Disney Cruises being their favorite!

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Curriculum Vitae

LANGUAGES

English
Fluent

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

Hematology
Medical Oncology

HONORS AND AWARDS

2008
ASCO Fellow Travel Award
2006
Veterans Affairs Inpatient Hospitalist Service Recognition Award
2006
Induction into the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
2005
Veterans Affairs Outpatient Service Award
2000
Imhotep Society: In Recognition of Service and Leadership at University of Tennessee - Memphis Health Center

FELLOWSHIP

University of Florida
Hematology/Oncology

RESIDENCY

University of Florida, Department of Internal Medicine

INTERNSHIP

University of Florida, Department of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

PUBLICATIONS

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Patterns of planned post operative management among U.S. medical oncologist (USMO) after neo-adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) and surgery for stage III rectal cancer (RC)
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Effect of polyamine depletion on cone photoreceptors of the developing rabbit retina
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
Polyamine Function in Retinal Pigmented Epithelium.
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Cellular Localization of Polyamines in Adult and Developing Retina.
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Effect of Polyamines on Dissociated Retinal Neurons in Culture.
Exp Eye Res.
Immunoreactivity of horizontal cells in the developing rabbit retina.
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
A Possible Role for Polyamines in the Development of the Outer Plexiform Layer.
American Society for Neurochemistry
Actions of GABA on Immature Neurons of the Retina.
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