FCS Welcomes Medical Oncologist and Hematologist Elke K. Friedman, MD to Stuart Cancer Center

Board-certified physician brings extensive experience in breast, lung and hematologic malignancies, clinical research and patient-centered cancer care to Martin County.

Fort Myers, Fla., June 1, 2026 – Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) welcomes board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist Elke K. Friedman, MD to the statewide practice. Dr. Friedman will provide care to patients at FCS Stuart clinic located at 301 SE Ocean Blvd., Suite 102, Stuart, FL 34994.

David Wenk, MD, FCS assistant managing physician, said, “Dr. Friedman’s extensive experience in treating breast, lung and hematologic malignancies, along with her dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care, enhances our ability to provide comprehensive oncology services to patients in Martin County. Her collaborative approach and commitment to clinical excellence align closely with the mission of FCS.”

Dr. Friedman earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Medical College of Virginia/VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, followed by a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Medical College of Virginia/VCU Health.

Dr. Friedman has served as principal investigator on several lung cancer clinical trials and has participated in multiple studies involving a variety of tumor types. She regularly collaborates in multidisciplinary clinics and conferences to develop personalized treatment recommendations for patients with complex cancer diagnoses.

Dr. Friedman is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology and is fluent in English and German.