Surgical Oncologist Dr Kimmerlee Cohen Joins TGH Cancer Institute Cancer Center of South Florida
Renowned surgical oncologist Dr. Kimmerle “KC” Cohen has joined our team at TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida (CCSF).
Dr. Cohen is board certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. She has more than 20 years of experience in complex skin and breast cancer surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and laparoscopy and robotic surgery.
A Reputation for Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care
Cohen recently served as a staff surgeon at Tampa General Hospital, specializing in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer and management of high-risk patients. Prior to joining Tampa General, she was the staff general surgeon at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where she founded the hospital’s Complex Skin Cancer program.
“I am excited to join the well-respected and talented team at TGH Cancer Institute,” said Cohen. “I have long admired the institute’s stellar national reputation for delivering advanced therapies through coordinated, expert care, with an unwavering commitment to world-class, patient-centered care.”
“KC is an immensely talented surgeon who is passionate about providing patients with the highest quality of care. Her surgical expertise is complemented by her deep personal commitment to caring for both breast cancer and skin cancer patients. Her tremendous skills will further enhance our multidisciplinary, patient-centered care model,” said Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg, executive vice president, chief of oncology at Tampa General Hospital and TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF, president, Tampa General Provider Network and co-vice president, clinical and translational research, TGH | USF Health Office of Clinical Research.
Dr. Cohen will be serving patients at our TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF office in Palm Beach Gardens.
Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Cancer Treatment
TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF collaborates to provide comprehensive treatment options. Since 2020, Tampa General Hospital has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services for patients in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast, with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic health system.
We are one of the few Florida cancer centers backed by academic medicine, have been ranked “Top 10% in the Nation for Cancer Care” by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 Best Hospitals, and was named one of “America’s Best Cancer Hospitals” by Newsweek for 2025. We provide comprehensive care via groundbreaking therapies, advanced diagnostic imaging tools and a highly coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to world-class patient care. We are certified by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation and by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for meeting the strict standards required by the society’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) program. For more information about the TGH Cancer Institute, visit www.tgh.org/cancer.
About TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF
The partnership between Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute and the Cancer Center of South Florida (CCSF) offers exceptional, academic-level care to patients in South Florida and beyond. Our team, which includes renowned medical oncologists and hematologists, provides personalized patient care and state-of-the-art treatments. Patients also benefit from access to Tampa General, an academic health system with multidisciplinary experts, advanced clinical trials and comprehensive support services.
The TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF physicians, advanced practice providers, oncology nurses, navigators and pharmacy staff work together to understand each individual’s condition, develop customized medical options and determine the most effective treatment plan. Throughout the patient journey, the care team ensures that every member provides compassionate and unparalleled support, making a meaningful difference for patients and their loved ones.
Established in 2008 in Palm Beach County, CCSF partnered with TGH in 2020. This collaboration allows patients in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast to receive world-class care and complex services from a central academic health system close to home. Today, TGH Cancer Institute and CCSF operate at two locations in Palm Beach County and one in Hillsborough County, with a team of more than 50 providers.
For more information, please visit cancercenterofsouthflorida.com.