Neel K. Gakhar, MD

Dr. Gakhar is a medical oncologist and hematologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Indian River County.

He earned his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Gakhar completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado in Aurora, Colorado, followed by a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami, Florida. He is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology.

Dr. Gakhar provides comprehensive care for patients with cancer and blood disorders, with a primary clinical interest in thoracic oncology, particularly lung cancer. He is also interested in the expanding roles of immunotherapy, targeted therapy and molecular testing across cancer types, and how these advances can lead to more personalized treatment decisions and improved patient outcomes.

A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Gakhar is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. He strives to be fully present with each patient and serve as their advocate, listening closely, staying current with the latest research and carefully balancing treatment effectiveness with side effects and quality of life considerations.