Cancer Center of Excellence
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a designated Cancer Center of Excellence, one of only seven centers in the state to earn the honor and the only one in Central Florida. The prestigious designation recognizes cancer programs that go above standard expectations and demonstrate exceptional quality, comprehensive services and strong coordination throughout the patient treatment journey.
This distinguished designation is awarded by the Florida Department of Health, with the goal of encouraging excellence in cancer care, attracting and retaining the best cancer care providers, and increasing national recognition of Florida as a preferred destination for quality cancer care. The institute underwent a rigorous evaluation process that included meeting numerous performance-based standards — based on objective criteria and measurable outcomes — with a focus on providing improved outcomes for patients.
American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer Accreditation
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is an association of professional organizations that sets standards of care with the goal of improving outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients. Our cancer program has been awarded accreditation continuously since 1984 for our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality and multidisciplinary patient-centered care. As a participant of the CoC, the institute also has earned distinction as an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, recognizing our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in surgical care. Accreditation is based on a survey and on-site visit every three years; As part of our accreditation, we annually engage in multiple quality studies and quality improvements throughout the institute and in all aspects of cancer care.
Becker's Hospital Review
For the third year in a row, Orlando Health Cancer Institute was named in the Becker's Hospital Review “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” 2025 list. The hospitals and health systems featured on this list have earned recognition nationally as top cancer care providers and many are on the leading edge of novel therapies and research to improve outcomes and access to care.
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Accreditation
Our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program has earned accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT), which sets the global standard for the highest quality of patient care in cellular therapy. Voluntary accreditation is earned through a rigorous process of meeting the most comprehensive standards in the field, and earning FACT accreditation is the mark of excellence for programs providing cellular therapy, including bone marrow transplant.
In addition, our Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program was identified as one of 12 over-performing centers (out of 172 U.S. transplant centers) by the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) for the second year in a row. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is the only center in the state of Florida to make the over-performing list in 2024. Please see additional information here: Orlando Health Cancer Institute | NMDP.
Breast Care Center Accreditation
Our Breast Care Center has been accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Care Centers (NAPBC), administered by American College of Surgeons, since 2013 and receiving full reaccreditation in 2022. This accreditation requires demonstrated compliance with breast-cancer-specific quality, outcomes, clinical standards and quality improvement projects.
In addition, we are a designated American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by achieving accreditation in all breast imaging modalities, and Orlando Health is a 2023 Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals™ awardee for Comprehensive Breast Centers and Best Mammogram Imaging Centers, ranking in the top 3% and 5% of hospitals in the nation, respectively.
College of American Pathologists Accreditation
Laboratory services at Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned recognition from the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for meeting rigorous and robust standards in elevating quality and mitigating risk. CAP accreditation is designed to ensure the highest level of care for all laboratory patients.
Medical Oncology Certification
The Orlando Health Cancer Institute is certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology (the Association) and affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), This program recognizes medical oncology and hematology/oncology practices that are committed to delivering the highest quality of cancer care. The Certification Program evaluates performance in areas that affect patient care and safety, providing a three-year certification. First certified in 2013, we have received recertification through 2026.
Each year, Orlando Health Cancer Institute voluntarily participates in quality abstraction of QOPI measures to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care. Below is our performance over the past three years. Click here to see our performance over the past 3 years.
Radiation Oncology Accreditation
Our Center for Advanced Radiation Therapy is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for Radiation Oncology. Our physicians are committed to ensuring the quality of the therapy we deliver. Moreover, every patient who is treated has their treatment plan peer reviewed by our physicians in a daily quality assurance meeting.
ACR® Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Designated Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center recognizes imaging facilities that have achieved the highest level of accreditation across all major breast imaging modalities, including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound (with ultrasound-guided biopsy) and breast MRI. Earning this designation reflects a rigorous review by ACR experts of imaging quality, staff qualifications, equipment performance, quality control and assurance practices. Being designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center demonstrates our commitment to excellence in breast imaging, ensuring patients receive the most advanced, accurate and safe diagnostic care available.
Rectal Cancer Care Accreditation
Orlando Health Cancer Institute earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) in 2022. The NAPRC is part of a collaboration between The OSTRiCh Consortium (Optimizing the Surgical Treatment of Rectal Cancer) and the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Accredited programs are evaluated against comprehensive standards to demonstrate compliance and commitment to providing high-quality rectal cancer care.
