Ackerman Cancer Center

Ackerman Cancer Center is a physician-owned, patient-centered cancer treatment facility based in Jacksonville, Florida, known for delivering world-class radiation oncology care. As the only physician owned practice in the world offering proton therapy, Ackerman Cancer Center provides one of the most advanced and precise forms of radiation treatment available, helping to minimize damage to surrounding healthy tissue and reduce side effects. The center treats a wide variety of cancers—including prostate, breast, lung, brain, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and skin cancers—as well as select non-cancerous conditions. At the heart of the center is a personalized approach to care, supported by a multidisciplinary team of radiation oncologists, nurses, social workers, and other experts who guide patients through every step of their journey. Through the Ackerman Cancer Foundation, patients also have access to financial assistance, counseling, and educational resources. With locations throughout Northeast Florida, including Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, and St. Augustine, Ackerman Cancer Center is committed to providing high-quality care close to home.