Hematology & Oncology
Division of Hematology and Oncology
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Julia M. Close, M.D. Division Hematology/Oncology Assistant Professor Assistant Program Director, Fellowship Training Program 1600 SW Archer Road/Box 100277 Gainesville, FL 32610-0277 (352) 273-7832/FAX (352) 273-5006 |
Dr. Close is a clinical investigator and educator with a focus on geriatric oncology and thoracic malignancies. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible in Medical Oncology and Hematology. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Training:
| Degree Program |
Institution | Field/Specialty |
| BS | Duke University, Durham, NC | Chemistry |
| MD | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Medicine |
| Residency | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Internal Medicine |
| Fellowship | University of Florida, Gainesville, FL | Hematology & Oncology |
Academic Interests:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Thoracic Malignancies
Geriatric Oncology
Clinical Interests:
The primary focus of Dr. Close’s clinical efforts including clinical investigations is the patient with thoracic malignancies including patients with upper aero digestive and lung cancers. Thoracic malignancies represent one of the largest groups of patients with cancer seen at the University of Florida and the VA hospital. The care of these patients and the exploration of novel management strategies involve a multi-disciplinary team of medical, radiation and surgical oncologists. In partnership with the palliative care team at the VA and with appropriate individuals at the University of Florida, Dr. Close is also the primary provider for diverse and burgeoning population of geriatric patients with a host of malignancies.