Sarbajit Mukherjee, MD

Sarbajit Mukherjee, M.D., MS, is a board-certified gastrointestinal medical oncologist and chief of gastrointestinal medical oncology at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology.

Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Mukherjee was an associate professor of oncology and associate professor of immunology and served as co-leader of the gastrointestinal translational research group at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y.

Dr. Mukherjee has led numerous clinical trials as a principal investigator. Many of his studies are grant-funded by organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Department of Defense. The goal of his work is to understand the biology of gastrointestinal cancers and develop novel clinical trials aimed at enhancing patients' quality of life and extending their lifespan. His research interests also include the mechanisms of immune dysfunction in obese cancer patients and the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors in solid tumors.

Dr. Mukherjee presents his research at national and international symposiums and publishes his results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. He is also an invited editorial reviewer of manuscripts for prestigious medical journals and grant applications for federal funding agencies. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his expertise in clinical practice, scientific research and the education of medical professionals. He is an active member of several professional associations and has served on committees for the American Society of Clinical Oncology, among others, as well as on institutional committees. 

Dr. Mukherjee earned his medical degree at Nilratan Sircar Medical College, West Bengal University of Health Sciences in India. He gained experience in translational research and clinical trial design through a master's program in clinical and translational science at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. His clinical training includes an internal medicine residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago and a hematology-oncology fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

For Dr. Mukherjee, supporting a cancer patient goes beyond just addressing the illness; it is an impactful healing journey that fully engages the patient’s physical health, mental well-being and support system. He strives to be a compassionate physician, successful clinical and translational researcher and thought leader in the field of gastrointestinal cancers.

Fluent in English, Bengali and Hindi, Dr. Mukherjee enjoys spending his free time with his family as well as traveling and being outdoors.