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Carmen Calfa

Carmen Calfa, MD

4.9354 ratings, 61 reviews

Breast Medical Oncology

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Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Romanian

About Carmen Calfa

Research Profile

https://med.miami.edu/faculty/carmen-calfa-md

Biography

Dr. Calfa is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Associate Director of Community Outreach and Medical Co-Director of the Survivorship Cancer Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.


She also serves as the Clinical Research Lead for the Breast Site Disease Group and Physician Leader of the Genetic Predisposition Syndrome Initiative at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Furthermore, she leads Sylvester’s Multidisciplinary Survivorship Clinic Program and plays a key role in the Adolescent and Young Adult Steering Committee.


Carmen Calfa, M.D., dedicates her efforts to increasing cancer survival through access to innovative research and improving the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers.


Dr. Calfa is the recipient of the Zubrod 2020 Outstanding Clinical Researcher of the Year Award and the 2020 Miami Dolphins Everyday Hero Award.


She is the institutional principal investigator for several clinical trials, and she leads the Precision Medicine Clinical Trials Initiative at Sylvester.


Dr. Calfa serves as the institutional principal investigator for the ASCO’s TAPUR Study and has served as the chair of TAPUR’s steering committee. She is looking forward to continuing her work with the ASCO-TAPUR team and expanding precision medicine options to patients everywhere.


She earned a medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tirgu-Mures in Romania and has completed Internal Medicine Residency as well as Hematology-Oncology Fellowship training at Jackson Memorial Hospital/ University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.

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Locations

      • 8100 Southwest 10th Street, Floor 2, Plantation, FL 33324
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    Expertise

    Education

    • Fellowship: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Hematology/Oncology, 2008
    • Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2004
    • Medical School: Universite de Medicina si Si Farmacie din Tirgu Mures, 1994

    Board Certifications

    • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
    • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    354 ratings, 61 reviews

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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2026

      Unmatched

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2026

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2026

      Dr. Calfa is the best, most caring Doctor who truly cares about her patients! She goes above & beyond!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2026

      Everything went perfect. Great experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/14/2026

      She is an amazing doctor who takes time to answer all of my questions and deal with my concerns. So grateful I found her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/5/2026

      Dr Calfa is a excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2025

      I’ve been Dr. Calfa’s patient for the past 7 years. She is excellent and so is her team.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2025

      Every employee is so pleasant

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/5/2025

      Excellent care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/24/2025

      Muy bueno

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/10/2025

      Provider is professional and at the top of her field. She's also very caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2025

      They knew my case and had the records available. They remembered me and the care I got- discussed follow up etc.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2025

      Just very comfortable Dr. calfa is amazing !!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/24/2025

      Excelente

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/17/2025

      Exelente servicio

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/5/2025

      So glad that I found Dr Calfa. Couldn’t ask got anyone better

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2025

      all great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2025

      I recommend Sylvester to anyone facing cancer. I recommend Dr Carmen Calfa to anyone with Breast Cancer.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/21/2025

      Dr Calfa is amazing. She is a treasure and a very special person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/8/2025

      Very nice make you feel good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2025

      Everything about the visit was EXCELLENT from the registration to the Dr

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2025

      They are great, Myra Cynthia and Calfa

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2025

      Superb

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2025

      I am happy that I can see my Oncologist in the plantation office.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/14/2025

      I loved the PA I had. She was extremely knowledgeable and good!!! Sorry I forgot her name Marty or something like that. She told me she originally from Cuba and lived as a child in Chicago. Maybe that helps to give her credit for my pleasant and excellent visit with her. And of course, I love Dr Carmen Calfa!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/13/2025

      Highly recommend this facility!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      I’m assuming this is the PET visit in Plantation

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      My warmest Thanks to Dr. Calfa and the entire team. May they continue to be Blessed knowing how their team approach makes such a difference.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2025

      Amazing experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/2/2025

      Always good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/31/2025

      Very well

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/26/2025

      Outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/26/2025

      Dr. Carmen Calfa is an outstanding physician. She's companionate, caring, knowledgeable, and great listener.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/3/2025

      The best doctor who saved my life! I always appreciate her knowledge to help me!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/19/2025

      My experience is very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2025

      Dr. Calfa and her staff are most caring and wonderful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/6/2025

      I love Dr. Calfa she is the reason why I am still here alive her beautiful soul and energy is amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/28/2024

      Dr Carmen Calfa is an amazing breast medical oncologist and I am so happy she is my caring physician. Sylvester is blessed to have her on staff

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/25/2024

      Dr. Calfa and her team are amazing! Kudos to the nurse practitioner; really appreciated her kindness and compassion.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Great experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      Dr. Calfa is an excellent provider. She takes the time to listen to questions and concerns. Highly recommend

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/21/2024

      I love Dr. Calfa she is the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2024

      Dr. Calfa is highly knowledgeable and exceptionally warm and caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2024

      Dr Calfa and Staff are wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr. Calfa is outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      My experiences with Dr. Calfa are always excellent. She is just a wonderful and caring person. I look forward to seeing her each year.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/1/2024

      Dr. Carmen Calfa and her staff are the BEST!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/17/2024

      Carmen is amazing

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/1/2024

      Dr. Calfa is obviously very intelligent. She is also caring and knowledgeable. I felt very cared for.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2024

      I love Dr Calfa! She's excellent, and I am so pleased she's my oncologist!!!! Very very thorough and good! I love her!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Dr. Calfa showed a lot of concern and provided excellent care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      Amazing doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/22/2024

      As usual Dr. Calfa is the best of the best. The attention that she showed me was excellent. She answered my questions and addressed all my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      I love Dr Calfa! She is a terrific physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/8/2024

      Very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/7/2024

      I saw Dr. Calfa via zoom. Dr. Calfa as always is very thorough, professional, compassionate and courteous. Dr. Calfa answered all my questions in great detail.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/27/2024

      Doctor Calfa is an excellent doctor. She is very patient, knowledgeable, helpful and very positive. I feel very fortunate to be under her care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/3/2024

      Dr Calfa is absolutely amazing! Her thoughtfulness, Empathy and advocacy are like no other. Dr. Calfa truly knows her patients. Allowing her to be aware of any concerns both spoken and unspoken to be addressed. It shows that her patients holistic wellbeing is a priority for her. One of which, she doesn't hesitate to advocate for

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/27/2024

      Always recommend her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/20/2024

      Best care providers ever. Professional, knowledgeable and caring.