Dr. Van den Bergh is a Board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist serving patients in Lee County, Florida. She graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern State University with a dual degree in biology and chemistry, while competing in Division I college tennis. After earning her medical degree with honors among the top five in her class at the American University of the Caribbean, she completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut. She was awarded a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute/University of South Florida, where she was appointed chief fellow.
As a principal investigator, Dr. Van den Bergh has led multiple clinical research studies focusing on lymphomas, chronic leukemias and lymphoproliferative disorders. She has presented her medical research at various national and international conferences, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago and the European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Van den Bergh has authored several book chapters in oncologic textbooks and published various peer-reviewed articles and abstracts in leading medical journals. Her academic achievements include the European Hematology Association Travel Award, the Young Investigator SOHO Travel Grant (twice), and the ASCO Travel Grant (twice).
She is actively engaged in multiple hematologic and oncologic organizations and serves as a patient advocate on the FLASCO legislative committee to improve clinical research and cancer patient care in Florida. She is also an active board member of the Lee County Medical Society. Dr. Van den Bergh treats all hematologic and oncologic malignancies as well as benign hematologic disorders.
Education and Training
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean
Residency
University of Connecticut
Fellowship
Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute/University of South Florida