Infectious Disease

Margarita Cancio, MD

Collaborative Professor, Department of Internal Medicine

Margarita R. Cabrera-Cancio, MD, is an infectious disease specialist practicing in the Tampa Bay area, focusing on adult and geriatric patients. She treats a range of complex infections, with particular interests in epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship, transplant medicine, and orthopedic infections. Her practice addresses conditions such as those encountered in transplant recipients and post-surgical orthopedic cases, emphasizing optimized antibiotic use to combat resistance. Dr. Cabrera-Can

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (MD, 1982)
Residency: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical CareParkinson's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Tampa General Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
South Florida Baptist Hospital

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Cancio treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Cancio accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Margarita Cancio's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Cancio practice?

Margarita Cancio practices in Tampa, FL with hospital affiliations including Tampa General Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and South Florida Baptist Hospital.

What does Dr. Cancio specialize in?

Margarita Cancio is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Cancio been practicing?

Margarita Cancio has 44+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Cancio's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (MD, 1982); Residency: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (Internal Medicine); Fellowship: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine (Infectious Diseases).