NewsMiami's Community NewspapersAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital appoints Dr. Omar Llaguna as medical director of surgical oncology
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has hired Dr. Omar H. Llaguna to lead its surgical oncology program. This appointment is intended to expand the hospital's surgical cancer treatment services.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
Patients seeking services at this 424-bed facility will now have access to a new medical director overseeing the program's expansion.
Key Facts
- HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 424-bed medical facility.
- Dr. Omar H. Llaguna has been appointed as the medical director of surgical oncology.
- Dr. Llaguna holds the professional designations MD, FACS, and FSSO.
- The appointment is part of an effort to expand the hospital's surgical oncology program.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHCA Florida Healthcare“Parent healthcare network.”organizationMemorial Healthcare System“Former employer of Dr. Llaguna.”personBen Harris“Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.”organizationHCA Florida Kendall Hospital“424-bed acute care facility and Level 1 Trauma Center in Miami-Dade County.”personOmar H. Llaguna“New medical director of surgical oncology at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.”