A Message from the Director

Welcome to the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute web site. We hope you find the information provided helpful and complete. The dream of creating a premiere proton therapy and research center at the University of Florida, on its Jacksonville campus, began in 1998. Through the efforts of countless individuals, this dream will soon be a reality. Our goal is to provide each patient with the best opportunity for successful treatment, with access to a full range of multidisciplinary specialists at the University of Florida, a full range of radiation therapy options, and a full range of clinical trials. We hope you will find in our program, not only the most advanced and effective cancer therapies, but also a culture of healing and empowerment that facilitates your recovery. Our staff will be happy to address all your concerns, whether they be dietary, lodging, transportation, physical, or emotional.

For our patients traveling from out of town, we believe that you’ll find the City of Jacksonville to be most accommodating. We invite you to enjoy its natural beauty, history, galleries, sporting events, activities, restaurants, and varied cultural offerings during your stay. Our staff will do everything possible to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make this difficult time easier for you and your family.

Stuart L. Klein, M.H.A.   Nancy Price-Mendenhall, M.D.
Executive Director        Medical Director