Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
2200 W 1ST STSanford, FL, 32771
Dr. Lester is a Board-certified radiation oncologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute providing care to patients in Orlando and Sanford, Florida. Dr. Lester received his medical de… Read more ›
The doctor explained the treatment, introduced me to the techs and the staff. I knew exactly what to expect before the treatment started.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Bachelors Degree | BS | 1982 |
| Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans | Medical Degree | MD | 1982 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Indiana University Hospitals | Radiation Oncology | Not Specified |
| Residency - Indiana University Hospitals | Radiation Oncology | Not Specified |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Executive Committee of the Association of Independent Doctors | Present |
Therapeutic Radiology
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
“Made me feel very comfortable”
The doctor explained the treatment, introduced me to the techs and the staff. I knew exactly what to expect before the treatment started.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr. Lester and all of his staff are always so nice and professional. I am so happy and grateful for all of them to have been the ones taking care of me!
“Always a wonderful experience”
Dr. Lester and all of his staff are always so nice and professional. I am so happy and grateful for all of them to have been the ones taking care of me!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr Lester is a very patient and courteous.
“A very good experience”
Dr Lester is a very patient and courteous.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Wonderful experience. Easy to talk with, listens
“Excellent service with clear communication”
Wonderful experience. Easy to talk with, listens
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Extremely professional doctor who takes his time to explain what is going on and his recommendation for treatment!
“Excellent communicator”
Extremely professional doctor who takes his time to explain what is going on and his recommendation for treatment!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Shows concern for patient and how things are going. Office staff also exceptional.
“Personable and thorough. Took time to discuss queuestions.”
Shows concern for patient and how things are going. Office staff also exceptional.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Great
“I love dr Lester”
Great
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I trust Dr Lester with my care.
“Very happy to be a patient at Cancer Care Specialists”
I trust Dr Lester with my care.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Outstanding
“Very comfortable and confident in his skill.”
Outstanding
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Everything went well with scheduling my treatments and the weekly visits with Dr. Lester. All of the staff personnel were friendly and helpful!
“Great office, staff and doctor!”
Everything went well with scheduling my treatments and the weekly visits with Dr. Lester. All of the staff personnel were friendly and helpful!
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr. Lester has treated thousands of patients in his 30+ years as a physician, yet he never forgot that this was my FIRST time dealing with cancer. He treated me with kindness and patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions. My two primary technicians Josh and Ashley were always kind, encouraging, smiling and true professionals. They made my treatment process very easy every day.
“These are the people you want to take care of you”
Dr. Lester has treated thousands of patients in his 30+ years as a physician, yet he never forgot that this was my FIRST time dealing with cancer. He treated me with kindness and patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions. My two primary technicians Josh and Ashley were always kind, encouraging, smiling and true professionals. They made my treatment process very easy every day.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Explain everything to me.
“Very good!”
Explain everything to me.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
All phases of my radiation treatment went well and I was very pleased with the final results. Dr. Lester was very professional and I trusted his decisions regarding my health care.
“Everyone in the office was caring and professional!”
All phases of my radiation treatment went well and I was very pleased with the final results. Dr. Lester was very professional and I trusted his decisions regarding my health care.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Good
“Fine”
Good
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr. Lester has provided my cancer care for ten years. I have developed a trusting relationship during this time in his care. I would recommend him highly to treat my friends and family if needed.
“Dr. Lester has always been the utmost professional as my physician.”
Dr. Lester has provided my cancer care for ten years. I have developed a trusting relationship during this time in his care. I would recommend him highly to treat my friends and family if needed.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Knew exactly what needed to be done, ensured the treatment was completed correctly & followed up with me regularly.
“Very thorough, caring & knowledgeable”
Knew exactly what needed to be done, ensured the treatment was completed correctly & followed up with me regularly.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
radiation for prostrate cancer done from Medicare Health Insurance.
“all of it was done doing an excellent job!”
radiation for prostrate cancer done from Medicare Health Insurance.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
always a pleasure talking to dr lester
“takes time to listen to your concerns”
always a pleasure talking to dr lester
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
See above.
“Informative. Attentive. Reassuring.”
See above.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I drive 1 1/2 hours to see Dr. Lester. It is worth the drive. I think that says it all.
“Great Doctor”
I drive 1 1/2 hours to see Dr. Lester. It is worth the drive. I think that says it all.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr. Lester and his team made it so much easier for me going through this experience. I never felt that I was alone facing my opponent. I always felt confident that I had a team of great professionals by my side fighting for me, as they did for various days during the planning stage and for 44 consecutive therapy days. There are no words that can express my gratitude to all at the Center. Amazing team work! Dr. Lester, Josh, Ashley, Leanna, Jess, Francesca, you are all awesome. God bless you all
“Amazing Care Team”
Dr. Lester and his team made it so much easier for me going through this experience. I never felt that I was alone facing my opponent. I always felt confident that I had a team of great professionals by my side fighting for me, as they did for various days during the planning stage and for 44 consecutive therapy days. There are no words that can express my gratitude to all at the Center. Amazing team work! Dr. Lester, Josh, Ashley, Leanna, Jess, Francesca, you are all awesome. God bless you all
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
The people in office so nice all
“Every good doctor explains thoroughly”
The people in office so nice all
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr. Lester has a great manner and I am very pleased and comfortable to be under his care.
“Professional from reminder call time completion.”
Dr. Lester has a great manner and I am very pleased and comfortable to be under his care.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I appreciated everything Dr. Lester did for me. He was great. However, I would really like to give kudos to Ashley, Josh, Jessica and Blaine. For 44 days they took the time to know who I was, talk to me each and every day like a friend, adjust my schedule when I needed to change it, worried about me when I missed a day and were all around an amazing group of people. They made those 44 days so less stressful and worrisome. The practice is lucky to have them!
“Dr. Lester and everyone there were amazing with their time and efforts.”
I appreciated everything Dr. Lester did for me. He was great. However, I would really like to give kudos to Ashley, Josh, Jessica and Blaine. For 44 days they took the time to know who I was, talk to me each and every day like a friend, adjust my schedule when I needed to change it, worried about me when I missed a day and were all around an amazing group of people. They made those 44 days so less stressful and worrisome. The practice is lucky to have them!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Knowledgable. excellent communication .
“Excellent”
Knowledgable. excellent communication .
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Very positive
“Always informative”
Very positive
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
They follow up and call back!!!
“Outstanding”
They follow up and call back!!!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Caring reassurring comforting with them all
“Very caring Dr.and Ashely and Josh Th”
Caring reassurring comforting with them all
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
They were always ready to get started on my radiation treatment. If I had to do it again( hope I don’t) I would want this same staff again. They are great!!!!
“These people are just awesome”
They were always ready to get started on my radiation treatment. If I had to do it again( hope I don’t) I would want this same staff again. They are great!!!!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Excellent
“Excellent”
Excellent
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
They took what for me was an unknown, scary experience and made it tolerable. The whole office staff were very kind and caring.
“The whole office staff was fantastic!”
They took what for me was an unknown, scary experience and made it tolerable. The whole office staff were very kind and caring.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Everyone in the office knew what they were doing who everyone was and all were kind and caring. Glad I stayed and not gone to Clermont where I live. Worth the ride
“Confident knowledgeable caring”
Everyone in the office knew what they were doing who everyone was and all were kind and caring. Glad I stayed and not gone to Clermont where I live. Worth the ride
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
I felt very confident that my health was his top priority. Happy Dr Sachedina referred me to him.
“I was very comfortable.”
I felt very confident that my health was his top priority. Happy Dr Sachedina referred me to him.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr was thorough. His explanations were very informative and they were consistently given in a manner that a person with a non-medical background could comprehend.
“I felt like I received the professional care needed”
Dr was thorough. His explanations were very informative and they were consistently given in a manner that a person with a non-medical background could comprehend.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I have a classic case of “white coat syndrome “. Here I am with Cancer talking to a guy who I am going to literally put my life in his hands. After our 30 minute visit I left a feeling that this guy knows what he’s taking about and that I’m going to all right. In addition, my first impression was that this is a good guy who seems passionate about his work and the well being of his patience. Very positive experience.
“For me, comforting and assuring.”
I have a classic case of “white coat syndrome “. Here I am with Cancer talking to a guy who I am going to literally put my life in his hands. After our 30 minute visit I left a feeling that this guy knows what he’s taking about and that I’m going to all right. In addition, my first impression was that this is a good guy who seems passionate about his work and the well being of his patience. Very positive experience.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Very good listener and gave me confidence in my upcoming treatment plan.
“Very detailed information on my medical problem”
Very good listener and gave me confidence in my upcoming treatment plan.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Trusted
“It was very good”
Trusted
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I’ve had a very aggressive cancer and so far his procedures that he used have help me. Hopefully I will not get a Cancer back.
“He knows his field very well and very capable of explaining it to his patients”
I’ve had a very aggressive cancer and so far his procedures that he used have help me. Hopefully I will not get a Cancer back.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Explained in full detail what i was going to go through. And what I should expect.
“Highly recommend”
Explained in full detail what i was going to go through. And what I should expect.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Very knowledgeable and caring.
“great Dr”
Very knowledgeable and caring.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
All went as well or better as can be expected with the appointment. I do like that when you call you actually speak to a real person with very little to any hold time. The staff and doctors are all friendly and I would say the quality of care is excellent.
“Dr Lester is very professional, informative, etc”
All went as well or better as can be expected with the appointment. I do like that when you call you actually speak to a real person with very little to any hold time. The staff and doctors are all friendly and I would say the quality of care is excellent.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Caring, knowledgeable, very clear. Excellent communication skills.
“Excellent”
Caring, knowledgeable, very clear. Excellent communication skills.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr. Lester was informative and gave us everything we needed to know about Bill’s prostate cancer.
“Excellent service”
Dr. Lester was informative and gave us everything we needed to know about Bill’s prostate cancer.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Pleasant.
“Help8”
Pleasant.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Excellent, comfortable!
“Staff is very concerning and nice”
Excellent, comfortable!
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
I was treated very well and hospitably by Doctor Lester and his team over the course of the two-and-a-half months of treatment. Everyone was always polite and helpful. I would recommend this practice to anyone who could use radiation therapy service. I am very grateful for the results as well! My sincere blessings to all. Kai
“An acceptable alternative to surgery. PTL”
I was treated very well and hospitably by Doctor Lester and his team over the course of the two-and-a-half months of treatment. Everyone was always polite and helpful. I would recommend this practice to anyone who could use radiation therapy service. I am very grateful for the results as well! My sincere blessings to all. Kai
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Words cannot entirely describe the satisfaction I feel with Dr. Lester and his staff. I am 82 years old and have spent a great deal of time in diverse medical situations. I have NEVER had the kindness and direct interest that I received in this situation. Very happy that I was sent here. Dr. Lester is very good at listening and explaining. I never felt confused our in doubt when I consulted with him on Mondays. In addition to that he has the absolute BEST staff ever. I am so grateful to all.
“Radiation completion”
Words cannot entirely describe the satisfaction I feel with Dr. Lester and his staff. I am 82 years old and have spent a great deal of time in diverse medical situations. I have NEVER had the kindness and direct interest that I received in this situation. Very happy that I was sent here. Dr. Lester is very good at listening and explaining. I never felt confused our in doubt when I consulted with him on Mondays. In addition to that he has the absolute BEST staff ever. I am so grateful to all.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Excellent.
“Total experience was great. Very professional and pleasant.”
Excellent.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
The entire staff have been excellent and always timely.
“Very cordial and concise.”
The entire staff have been excellent and always timely.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Again, my experience was made great by his staff
“Dr. Lester is Excellent and I was treated Great”
Again, my experience was made great by his staff
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr. Lester is matter of fact and pleasant. He has a lot of experience and does a good job of telling what typical expectations can be predicted as side effects from treatment.i think. My case was very typical and so may have been a bit boring but that is very understandable. I am just so Grateful to God that the treatment se.ems to have worked so well and that my outcome. So far has been excellent. I think Dr. Lester knows his trade and practices it well! I would recommend others to use him
“PSA Test Results Excellent, Continuation of Prescriptions was unexpected but well explained.”
Dr. Lester is matter of fact and pleasant. He has a lot of experience and does a good job of telling what typical expectations can be predicted as side effects from treatment.i think. My case was very typical and so may have been a bit boring but that is very understandable. I am just so Grateful to God that the treatment se.ems to have worked so well and that my outcome. So far has been excellent. I think Dr. Lester knows his trade and practices it well! I would recommend others to use him
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Great!
“Excellent!”
Great!
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Total confidence.
“Comforting and reassuring. Fast and efficient.”
Total confidence.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
My father is a prostate cancer survivor. He went to see Dr. Lester for second opinion on his treatment plan. Since he doesn't speak fluent English, Dr. Lester found him a very translator in the office. The visit was very pleasant. My dad was very happy with the professionalism, caring, patience that Dr. Lester has. His visit experience was very satisfied with the pre-visit and post-visit care of the whole medical team. This the best doctor's visit experience he ever had. Thumb up!
“Wonderful visit experience, the Most caring and professional doctor!”
My father is a prostate cancer survivor. He went to see Dr. Lester for second opinion on his treatment plan. Since he doesn't speak fluent English, Dr. Lester found him a very translator in the office. The visit was very pleasant. My dad was very happy with the professionalism, caring, patience that Dr. Lester has. His visit experience was very satisfied with the pre-visit and post-visit care of the whole medical team. This the best doctor's visit experience he ever had. Thumb up!
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Like I said above Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
“Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!”
Like I said above Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Perfect.
“Dr. Lester is great, he does not keep you waiting.”
Perfect.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr. Lester worked closely with each of my doctors. He began our first meeting by reviewing my journey with breast cancer. He explained the details of what I would experience and expect from the radiation treatments. Once a week he met with me asking how I was feeling, if I had questions and how to treat any issues that had developed from the treatment. The daily treatments were handled by a team that worked together in a caring, efficient manner. Most of my daily visits happened with in 15 to 20 minutes - from the greeting at the front desk to the 'See you tomorrow!' as I left the treatment area. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be distressing but Dr. Lester and his staff were a blessing in my cancer journey and I am very thankful that he was a part of my "Dream Team" of doctors.
“Dr. Lester and staff were informative, compassionate, encouraging and patient.”
Dr. Lester worked closely with each of my doctors. He began our first meeting by reviewing my journey with breast cancer. He explained the details of what I would experience and expect from the radiation treatments. Once a week he met with me asking how I was feeling, if I had questions and how to treat any issues that had developed from the treatment. The daily treatments were handled by a team that worked together in a caring, efficient manner. Most of my daily visits happened with in 15 to 20 minutes - from the greeting at the front desk to the 'See you tomorrow!' as I left the treatment area. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be distressing but Dr. Lester and his staff were a blessing in my cancer journey and I am very thankful that he was a part of my "Dream Team" of doctors.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Excellent
“Great communication. Trust. Compassion”
Excellent
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
He was understanding and I felt he was in this with me and my family to get threw this treatment.
“Good”
He was understanding and I felt he was in this with me and my family to get threw this treatment.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Great
“It was great.”
Great
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
He educated me about my health condition and I left with a good feeling.
“Looking at the reason why I was there, Dr. Lester made me feel very comfortable.”
He educated me about my health condition and I left with a good feeling.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I feel so comfortable with him. He truly cares and even with exams we can laugh and joke.
“I have trust and faith in him. I have been to many drs. He is the best”
I feel so comfortable with him. He truly cares and even with exams
we can laugh and joke.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Every one involved very professional and curious
“Excellent care”
Every one involved very professional and curious
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
My experience was very comprehensive, caring and sensitive to my needs. Dr. Lester was competent and spent a fair amount of time with me.
“Very satisfied with my experience! Dr. Lester was caring and took a real interest in i.”
My experience was very comprehensive, caring and sensitive to my needs. Dr. Lester was competent and spent a fair amount of time with me.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
I have been a patient for over 5 years and Dr. Lester is an amazing, caring professional. Thank you continuing my recovery!
“Wonderful care, as always”
I have been a patient for over 5 years and Dr. Lester is an amazing, caring professional.
Thank you continuing my recovery!
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Excellent and compassionate place to receive such vital services.
“Very kind, personable, competent doctor.”
Excellent and compassionate place to receive such vital services.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Dr Lester communicates very well with me . This was an over the phone appointment and it was just as helpful as being in person . Our conversation went as expected because I am following his advice. He made some suggestions to improve my medical condition on a daily basis which were helpful. He.was up speed on lab work, medications etc and had communicated with my urologist so it was a very good appointment.
“Excellent”
Dr Lester communicates very well with me . This was an over the phone appointment and it was just as helpful as being in person . Our conversation went as expected because I am following his advice. He made some suggestions to improve my medical condition on a daily basis which were helpful. He.was up speed on lab work, medications etc and had communicated with my urologist so it was a very good appointment.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
I would refer anyone to him. He’s an excellent doctor
“The staff and Dr. Lester we’re excellent”
I would refer anyone to him. He’s an excellent doctor
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
Very positive
“Excellent experience”
Very positive
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr. Lester is not only an excellent doctor but an amazing person. He displays compassion and understanding. I’ve been going to his practice for 4 years now and never once was he pushy or made me feel any kind of pressure. We make decisions together about my health care. His staff is equally friendly, courteous and caring.
“I felt very comfortable and satisfied with his diagnosis.”
Dr. Lester is not only an excellent doctor but an amazing person. He displays compassion and understanding. I’ve been going to his practice for 4 years now and never once was he pushy or made me feel any kind of pressure. We make decisions together about my health care. His staff is equally friendly, courteous and caring.
Cancer Care Center - 52 West Gore Street
I saw him each Monday and he was always encouraging and ready to answer my questions.
“He was very kind , professional and informative”
I saw him each Monday and he was always encouraging and ready to answer my questions.
Cancer Care Center - 2200 West 1st Street
Dr. Lester is Outstanding!
“Always great”
Dr. Lester is Outstanding!
Comment - “ Made me feel very comfortable ”
The doctor explained the treatment, introduced me to the techs and the staff. I knew exactly what to expect before the treatment started.