Margarett C. Ellison, MD of Gynecologic Oncology of Tallahassee Joins Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute

Margarett C. Ellison, MD

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is pleased to announce the addition of gynecologic-oncologist Dr. Margarett C. Ellison in Tallahassee. In addition to her office practice, she will maintain surgical privileges at both Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and Capital Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Ellison earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA. After completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology, she was awarded a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Brown University / Women and Infant’s Hospital in Providence, RI. Dr. Ellison also holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Prior to beginning private practice, Dr. Ellison completed U.S. Army Officer basic training and served from 2001 until 2003 as assistant chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and, from January to June 2003, she served as a general surgeon for the 10th Combat Support Hospital in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2006, Dr. Ellison was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel, USAR.

"Dr. Ellison is an outstanding addition to our two practice locations in Leon County," said Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Chief Executive Officer Brad Prechtl, MBA. "We have just begun construction on the new, state-of-the-art Tallahassee Cancer Center and when it is completed in early 2021, she will join Drs. Viralkumar Bhanderi, Paresh Patel and Scott Tetreault at the new center in providing even greater convenience and comfort for patients in Tallahassee and Leon County."

"Access to gynecologic cancer care is a specialized offering," said Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Medical Oncologist Dr. Scott Tetreault. "We are confident that Dr. Ellison will complement the practice and extend our ability to provide comprehensive cancer care to women in our community."

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute President & Managing Physician Dr. Lucio N. Gordan added, “Dr. Ellison has an extensive background in gynecologic oncology and enjoys a stellar reputation for compassionate care and support for her patients. She is also passionate about clinical research that provides the most promising new treatments for patients in the Tallahassee community. We are delighted to welcome her into our Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute family.”

"I am excited about joining Florida Cancer Specialists, for a number of reasons," Dr. Ellison stated. “Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute combines cutting-edge technology and advanced treatments with a calming, patient-focused atmosphere. I am totally aligned with the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute mission to 'always put the patient first' and dedicated to continuing to provide world-class treatments in gynecologic oncology."