Oncology
Patrick Hwu, M.D.
President and CEO, Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL
Dr. Patrick Hwu, MD, is a medical oncologist and tumor immunologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers, with a focus on melanoma, sarcoma, and immune-based therapies. As President and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, he leads one of the nation's premier National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. Internationally recognized for pioneering research on tumor-immune system interactions, Dr. Hwu helped launch the field of gene-modified
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine — M.D. (1987)
- National Cancer Institute — Fellowship, Oncology
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Melanoma & Cutaneous OncologyMedical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
MelanomaImmunotherapyAdoptive Cell TherapySarcoma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Moffitt Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice