Dr. Mihaela Druta, M.D. / Moffitt Cancer Center

Clinical Trials

• A Pilot Study of NY-ESO-1?²??T Cells in Subjects With Advanced Myxoid/ Round Cell Liposarcoma
• A Pilot Study of Genetically Engineered NY-ESO-1 Specific NY-ESO-1?²??T in HLA-A2+ Patients With Synovial Sarcoma

Media Releases

Get to know Oncologist Dr. Mihaela Druta, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.

A distinguished oncologist, Dr. Druta specializes in many areas of her field, including gastrointestinal stromal tumor, osteosarcoma, and sarcoma. She is in practice with Moffitt Cancer Center, a nonprofit cancer treatment and research center in Tampa, Florida. 

Contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer, her clinical interest is in the development of clinical trials focusing on targeted therapeutics specific to sarcoma patients. On the research end, her interest is in the translational aspects of sarcoma biology focusing specifically on well-differentiated/differential liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma.

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Sarcoma Program specializes in the evaluation and treatment of more than 50 unique sarcomas, including rare epithelial sarcomas, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) and desmoplastic small round cell tumors. As a high-volume cancer center with one of the most specialized sarcoma programs in the country, Moffitt is one of the most trusted names for referring physicians nationwide. The advanced program accepts referrals for both adult and pediatric sarcoma patients, as well as patients who require further diagnostic testing to confirm or rule out a sarcoma diagnosis.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Druta obtained her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology/medical oncology at the University of South Florida at Moffitt Cancer Center. Most recently, she completed a fellowship in sarcoma medical oncology (Willie Tichenor Sarcoma Fellowship) at MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

Addressing the unique facets of cancer, she is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

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