Summary

Dr. Uma Iyer is an oncology specialist who brings over three decades of experience to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Stanley Medical College at Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Madras, India, before completing her internal medicine residency at East Carolina University School of Medicine and her hematology/oncology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Iyer holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Dr. Iyer practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Lake City and Gainesville, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. Her expertise includes treating complex conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, bladder cancer, and various blood clotting disorders. She coordinates comprehensive care that may include physical therapy and occupational therapy as part of outpatient rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently rate Dr. Iyer highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi, Tamil
  • Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Uma Iyer has 2 locations

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

795 SW State Road 47Lake City, FL 32025
Mon8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:45 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100Gainesville, FL 32605
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyNurse PractitionerInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.5 
35 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Lake City , FLLake City , FLLake City , FLLake City , FL
Med School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Mysore Medical College And Research Institute
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Uma Iyer

  • AARP
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Freedom Health
  • GEHA
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Uma Iyer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Uma Iyer has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Uma Iyer holds an active medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India in 1991.

NPI Number

Uma Iyer's NPI number is 1558399899.

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Uma Iyer's office is located at 795 SW State Road 47, Lake City, FL, 32025.
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