Graciela Garton, MD
Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Graciela Garton is passionate about caring for cancer patients and supporting their families.
She has a wealth of knowledge and experience, having treated thousands of patients over the last several decades. She is known for her warmth, attention to detail, and her collegiality. She is fluent in both Spanish and French.
She earned her medical degree at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she graduated with honors at the top of her class. She completed her residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. She was chief resident and assistant professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, in Rochester, MN.
During her career, Dr. Garton was involved in the development and management of radiation oncology practices in Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida, as well as in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Dr. Garton has been an author and co-author of over 25 research projects published in peer-reviewed journals. She has written radiation oncology-related questions for the board examination for gynecology oncology fellows and has been a recognized national and international speaker at scientific conferences.
Dr. Garton enjoys spending time with her husband, John and her two daughters, Gaby and Vanessa. She is a world-traveler and enjoys studying foreign languages, philosophy, and art.
Board Certification: American Board of Radiology
"My passion lies in serving cancer patients and their families with compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Fluent in both Spanish and French, I strive to connect with patients and families in the language in which they are most comfortable, fostering trust and understanding during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives."
Experience and education:
2019–Present: Radiation Oncologist, Advocate Radiation Oncology. Fort Myers, FL.
2016–Present: Board Member, Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, Dallas, TX.
2006–2019: Temporary work leave to be the physician caregiver of various family members suffering from cancer.
During this time, to stay up to date with my specialty, I pursued continued medical education by attending radiation and medical oncology conferences and courses, both personally and online, by obtaining the required CME credits, and by studying monthly scientific publications such as the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics, the Journal of Practical Radiation Oncology, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
1995–2006: Radiation Oncologist, Radiation Therapy Center, Southwest Florida. (21 Century Oncology)
1994–1995: Director of Oncology Research, North Memorial Medical Center, Robbinsdale, MN
1988–1994: Consultant in Radiation Oncology, Mayo Foundation and Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN
1988: American Board of Radiology, Certified in Radiation Oncology
1985–1988: Resident, Division of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Department
1984–1985: Internship, Categorical Internal Medicine, Saint Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York. Department chair: Richard Danies, MD
1982: Resident, Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Research, University of Buenos Aires, School of Medicine, Argentina
1976–1981: M.D., University of Buenos Aires, School of Medicine, Argentina
Reviews
Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director: 21st Century Oncology, Collier County