Atis Barzdins, MD has joined the medical staff of Florida Hospital DeLand and Advanced Hematology and Oncology Centers.  

Previously, Dr. Barzdins was practicing hematology-oncology in a busy community based practice in Ocala and The Villages.

Dr. Barzdins brings to the DeLand community his broad knowledge and hands-on practical experience in hematology and oncology.  He strongly views his role as “a provider of individualized care customized to the specific needs of his patients, incorporating their personal values as well as emotional and practical aspects in dealing with the challenges associated with their medical conditions.”

He is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology.

Dr. Barzdins comes from Eastern Europe. He received his Medical Degree from the Medical Academy of Latvia, where he also completed his medical residency during which he passed the United States Medical Licensing Exams before coming to the United States. After his Internal Medicine residency at NYU Downtown Hospital, he continued his training in New York City where he completed his hematology-oncology fellowship at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center. After his fellowship, he started practicing in Durango, Colorado.

Aside from the direct professional responsibilities, Dr. Barzdins has acted as volunteer educational lecturer for cancer patient support groups. He has also contributed to continued medical education on cancer related topics and has acted as a faculty presenter in a primary care update course organized by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Mercy Medical Center in Durango, Colorado.
 
Dr. Barzdins research activities include a publication of analysis of a novel chemotherapy regimen in treatment of refractory pancreatic cancer, as well as patient accrual for cooperative group trials.

The Advanced Hematology and Oncology Centers is located at 680 Peachwood Drive, DeLand, 32720.  For appointments, the office may be reached at 386-470-2424. 

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Florida Hospital DeLand, located at 701 West Plymouth Avenue in DeLand, was established in 1962 and is a 156-bed acute-care hospital. Florida Hospital DeLand is a part of the Adventist Health System; the largest Protestant not-for-profit hospital system in the nation and works to provide exceptional, patient-focused care to the DeLand community.