Oncology
Alexandra Drakaki, M.D
Associate Professor of Hematology/Oncology and Urology; Medical Director, Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program, Institute of Urologic Oncology, UCLA
Alexandra Drakaki, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary (GU) cancers, including bladder, prostate, kidney, testicular, and other urologic malignancies such as non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma and metastatic urothelial cancer. She serves adult patients, including those with advanced or metastatic disease, at UCLA's Santa Monica Cancer Care and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. As Medical Director of the Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program within the Institute of U
20+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Crete / School of Health Sciences/ Division of Medicine — M.D., 2006
- Internship Internal Medicine, St. Elizabeths Medical Center, 2008
- Tufts University affiliate — Residency, Internal Medicine
- St. Elizabeths Medical Center Residency Internal Medicine, 2010
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology
Peer Recognition
- Los Angeles Magazine — Top Doctors
2021-2025 (5 years)
- Super Doctors Southern California — Super Doctors
2018, 2024-2025 (3 years)
- Super Doctors Southern California — Rising Star
2016-2017 (2 years)
- UCLA — Nomination for The Faculty Mentor Award for the Internal Medicine Program
2022
- UCLA Health System — Exceptional Physician for the UCLA health System Nomination
2020
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Best Basic Research Award for Residents and Fellows in National Annual American College of Physicians Meeting, 2009
- National American College of Physician Award, 2009
- Best Research Award for Residents and Fellows, Annual American College of Physicians Meeting, Massachusetts, 2008
- Local American College of Physician Award at the state of Massachusetts, 2008
- Award for Best Medical Student, 2003
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Genitourinary Medical Oncology Program, Institute of Urologic Oncology, UCLA
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center
- Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
20+ years in practice