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Carmen Calfa, MD, Oncology, Plantation, FL

CarmenCalfaMD

Oncology Plantation, FL

Breast Cancer

Physician

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  • Office

    8100 SW Tenth St
    Plantation, FL 33324
    Phone+1 954-210-1000

Summary

  • Dr. Calfa is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Medical Co-Director of the Survivorship Cancer Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
    She also serves as the Clinical Research Lead for the Breast Site Disease Group and Physician Leader of the Genetic Predisposition Syndrome Initiative at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Furthermore, she leads Sylvester’s Multidisciplinary Survivorship Clinic Program and plays a key role in the Adolescent and Young Adult Steering Committee.
    Carmen Calfa, M.D., dedicates her efforts to increasing cancer survival through access to innovative research and improving the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers.
    Dr. Calfa is the recipient of the Zubrod 2020 Outstanding Clinical Researcher of the Year Award and the 2020 Miami Dolphins Everyday Hero Award.
    She is the institutional principal investigator for several clinical trials, and she leads the Precision Medicine Clinical Trials Initiative at Sylvester.
    Dr. Calfa serves as the institutional principal investigator for the ASCO’s TAPUR Study and has served as the chair of TAPUR’s steering committee. She is looking forward to continuing her work with the ASCO-TAPUR team and expanding precision medicine options to patients everywhere.
    She earned a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu-Mures in Romania and has completed Internal Medicine Residency as well as Hematology-Oncology Fellowship training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Tirgu-Mures Faculty of Medicine
    University of Tirgu-Mures Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recipient of the Zubrod 2020 Outstanding Clinical Researcher of the Year Award. 2020 Miami Dolphins Everyday Hero Award, 2020

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Breast Cancer Deaths in the US Continue to Fall, but New Report Warns of Rise in Cases Among Women Younger Than 50
    Breast Cancer Deaths in the US Continue to Fall, but New Report Warns of Rise in Cases Among Women Younger Than 50October 1st, 2024
  • Study Shows Fewer Breast Cancer Deaths Overall—but Cases Are Rising in Younger Women
    Study Shows Fewer Breast Cancer Deaths Overall—but Cases Are Rising in Younger WomenOctober 1st, 2024
  • BriaCell Presents Clinical Efficacy Data at ASCO 2024
    BriaCell Presents Clinical Efficacy Data at ASCO 2024June 3rd, 2024
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