Both physicians join a talented group nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the Commission on Cancer.
West Palm Beach, FL – September 19, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute, home to the country’s top cancer specialists, surgeons, and research scientists, expands its East Coast team, led by Dr. Robert Scoma, by adding board-certified general and thoracic surgeons Dr. Mark Meyer and Dr. Marcus E. Eby. TGH Cancer Institute specialists collaborate with experienced oncologists and surgeons across the state to deliver personalized medicine and game-changing treatments fueled by academic medicine. In addition, TGH Cancer Institute is nationally recognized by the Commission on Cancer and ranked in the top 10% for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report.
“I am extremely excited to welcome Dr. Meyer and Dr. Eby to the group and honored to have these well-trained and highly skilled surgeons expand the Tampa network on the East Coast,” said Dr. Scoma.
Dr. Mark Meyer
Dr. Meyer is a board-certified general and thoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive robotic techniques for the treatment of intrathoracic disease. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology and graduated valedictorian from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. Dr. Meyer attended medical school at Rutgers – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ. He completed his general surgery residency at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Meyer treats multiple complex conditions, including benign and malignant lung, esophagus, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm diseases.
“It is an honor to be associated with a world-renowned institution that now has the largest thoracic oncology footprint in the Palm Beach County community,” said Dr. Meyer. “Our commitment to excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a collaborative approach among our team members, will allow us to deliver the highest standard of care.”
Dr. Meyer has presented at national and international conferences and is an author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He is a co-editor of the textbook of Robotic Surgery, which was published in 2021. A member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Dr. Meyer is a strong asset to the community, lecturing on the importance of smoking cessation and early detection of lung cancer.
Dr. Marcus E. Eby
Dr. Eby is board certified in both general and thoracic surgery. He completed medical school at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, and completed his general surgery training at the University of Miami. Dr. Eby was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and finished his fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, which is nationally known for its high volume and minimally invasive approaches to thoracic pathophysiology.
Dr. Eby specializes in all general surgical issues, as well as treats multiple complex thoracic conditions, including benign and malignant lung, esophagus, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragmatic diseases via advanced thoracoscopic and robotic approaches. In addition to publishing and presenting numerous journal articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed publications and at medical conferences, Dr. Eby is a current member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
“I am thankful to be associated with a world-renowned hospital system in order to provide the residents of Palm Beach County excellent and compassionate, thoracic oncologic care,” said Dr. Eby. “Dr. Scoma, Dr. Meyer, and I have joined to deliver state-of-the-art thoracic treatment rooted in patient-centered decision making. Our group’s mission aligns with the growing network of TGH specialists on Florida’s East Coast devoted to offering outstanding care within our community.”
Tampa General Hospital is creating a framework of state-of-the-art services for patients in the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast areas with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic health system. Tampa General is one of the highest-ranked hospitals in Florida in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, the primary teaching affiliate of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and is one of the largest hospitals in the nation. Tampa General Hospital has been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. Today, more than 700 medical school residents and fellows receive specialty training at TGH in areas ranging from general internal medicine to neurosurgery.
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ABOUT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic health system, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News and World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, with six specialties ranking among the top 50 best hospital programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic health system’s commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – in the top 100 nationally in the 2023 America’s Best Employers for Women and top 25 in Florida in the 2023 America’s Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2021, provided a net community benefit worth more than $224.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Outpatient Center, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics. To see a medical care professional live anytime, anywhere on a smartphone, tablet or computer, visit Virtual Health | Tampa General Hospital (tgh.org). As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
