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Laura Kruper, MD, General Surgery, Tampa, FL

LauraKruperMDMSCE

General Surgery Tampa, FL

Breast, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Director, Satellites & Breast Technology Senior Member, Breast Oncology Department

Overview of Dr. Kruper

I have over 20 years' experience as a cancer surgeon and practiced at City of Hope 2008-2023. In 2023, I joined Moffitt Cancer Center. I strive to optimize the treatment of breast cancer through clinical trials and getting the best available therapies to patients as quickly as possible.

Education & Training

  • John Wayne Cancer Institute
    John Wayne Cancer InstituteFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaM.Sc., 2003 - 2005
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2000
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityB.A., Egyptology, Magna Cum Laude, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Los Angeles Top Doctors Los Angeles Magazine, 2017-2020
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2020
  • Pasadena Top Doctors Pasadena Magazine, 2011-2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • ERα-Mediated Cell Cycle Progression Is an Important Requisite for CDK4/6 Inhibitor Response in HR+ Breast Cancer  
    Joanne Mortimer, Laura Kruper, Raju Pillai, George Somlo, Yuan Yuan, Oncotarget
  • Lymph Node Ratio is a Prognostic Indicator of Overall Survival for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy  
    Miller M, Ottesen R, Niland J, Kruper L, Chen S, Vito C, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
  • Survival analysis of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: A question of selection bias?  
    Kruper L, Kauffmann R, Smith D, Nelson R, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Preclinical Study to demonstrate the utility of fulvestrant and MLN0128 combination against HR+ and Her2+ breast cancer
    Wu SV, Lu h, Kai M, Kanaya N, Vito C, Kruper L, Mortimer J, Chen S, San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/2014
  • Patterns and trends in immediate post-mastectomy reconstruction in California: Complications and unscheduled readmissions
    Merchant S, Goldstein L, Kruper L, American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2014
  • Predictors of Breast Reconstruction in California
    Merchant S, Goldstein L, Kruper L, La Societe Canadienne d'Oncologie Chirurgicale Annual Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • COPING TOGETHER: Supporting Women Undergoing Cancer Event 
    1/1/2014
  • The A to Z’s of Breast Cancer Prevention 
    Pasadena, CA - 1/1/2014
  • 2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary 
    Duarte, CA - 1/1/2014
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Other

Press Mentions

  • 5 Ways to Promote Healthy Breasts, Find Problems Early, and Prevent Cancer
    5 Ways to Promote Healthy Breasts, Find Problems Early, and Prevent CancerFebruary 18th, 2022
  • Is Radiation Therapy Overused in Breast Cancer Care?
    Is Radiation Therapy Overused in Breast Cancer Care?March 14th, 2017
  • Self-Exam of Breast Should Be Thorough
    Self-Exam of Breast Should Be ThoroughNovember 11th, 2016
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Professional Memberships