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Dr Patrick Hwu, MD

Hematology, Internal Medicine, Oncology
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Moffitt Magnolia Campus 12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
(888) 663-3488

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Brief Intro

Patrick Hwu, MD, is the president and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading cancer hospitals and the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in Florida. As an internationally recognized tumor immunologist, Dr. Hwu has led pioneering research and clinical efforts to better understand the interactions between tumors and the immune system. He helped launch the field of gene-modified T cells, publishing research on the first chimeric antigen receptor directed against cancer. His work focuses on vaccines, adoptive T-cell therapies and immune resistance. An internationally recognized physician-scientist, Hwu has a proven track record leading collaborative teams to make breakthroughs in science while improving cancer outcomes for cancer patients. Prior to joining Moffitt, Dr. Hwu was the head of the Division of Cancer Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he held various leadership roles for 17 years. In 2003, he was recruited as the first chairman of the Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology. He was also the associate director of the Center for Cancer Immunology Research and chair of the Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology. Dr. Hwu earned his medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania. He served as a house officer in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and completed a fellowship in oncology at the National Cancer Institute, where he worked as a principal investigator leading tumor immunology studies.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program

Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Medical Oncology

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia - 1987

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - 1987

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Mon:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat:7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun:7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Specialties Treated

Oncology
Internal Medicine
Hematology

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36