About Our Practice
Florida Healthcare Specialists (FHS) is a division practice of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), an independent oncology/hematology physician practice with locations throughout Florida.
Through its affiliation with FCS, Florida Healthcare Specialists is able to offer distinct advantages to our patients, including:
- An environment that encourages communication and collaboration among physicians, resulting in the highest-quality care
- Fully-integrated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) that allow better communication between patients and physicians – plus online services, such as scheduling appointments, reviewing lab results, etc.
- Direct relationship, if necessary, with Florida’s premiere oncology/hematology practice
Enhanced collaboration among FHS physicians provides comprehensive and efficient medical treatment to our patients. FHS services are designed to deliver of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Our Providers
Our physician
Hugo H. Davila, MD
A board-certified urologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at Florida State University, College of Medicine, Dr. Hugo Davila completed his surgery and urology training at University of South Florida and Moffitt Cancer Center. He currently practices at Florida Healthcare Specialists (an affiliate practice of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute) and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.
Dr. Davila is a leading physician researcher, having previously completed clinical studies on fibrosis, aging and nitric oxide, which were published in prestigious journals, such as Biology of Reproduction, Cardiovascular Research, Urology and British Journal of Urology.
OUR ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER
Cathyleen Filippi, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with extensive nursing experience, Cathyleen is deeply committed to providing quality care and advocating for her patients and their families.
Cathyleen graduated magna cum laude from Indian River State College, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She received her master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Central Florida.
Prior to joining Florida Healthcare Specialists, Cathyleen worked as a registered nurse in the emergency department and in the outpatient surgery center at Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian FL. She began her nursing career as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Fort Pierce, FL and later served on a team providing care to over 1,700 military veterans at the VA Clinic in Vero Beach, FL.
How to Choose Prostate Cancer Treatment: Patient-Focused Webinar
How to choose prostate cancer treatment: In a recent webinar, Dr. Hugo H. Davila, a board-certified urologist at Florida Healthcare Specialists (a division of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute), discusses various prostate cancer treatment options, including SpaceOAR Hydrogel, a minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce the negative side effects of prostate cancer treatment.