Lauren Carcas, M.D., is a board-certified medical oncologist at Baptist Health Cancer Care and is fluent in English and Spanish. She focuses on treating breast cancer patients, people with an elevated risk of developing breast cancer based on family history or genetic predisposition.
Dr. Carcas, who lives and works in Broward County, practices in the breast cancer clinic at Baptist Health Cancer Care’s facility located at the Baptist Health Wellness and Medical Complex in Plantation, Fla. She is affiliated with Broward-area hospitals and coordinates care with other local physicians, giving her patients the advantage of receiving the full spectrum of cancer care close to home. She also participates in community outreach activities to raise awareness of breast cancer and women’s health.
Dedicated to providing innovative cancer treatments, Dr. Carcas conducts ongoing breast cancer research as well as other types of malignancies. She regularly presents research findings at national cancer symposia and conferences.
She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology and American College of Physicians.
In her free time, Dr. Carcas enjoys traveling the world as well as accompanying her two young sons to travel league baseball games and tournaments.
Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
Aetna Better Health/Healthy Kids
Medicare
HMO
POS
PPO
AvMed HMO/POS/Commercial
CarePlus Health Plans
Great West
HMO
POS
PPO
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
Dimension International
First Health Network
BlueCare
Medicare HMO
MyBlue
Options
POS
PPO
Select
Florida Community Care
Global Excel
Humana Commercial/Medicare/HMO/PPO
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid
Multiplan
Oscar Health Plan
Preferred Care Network fka Medica
Prime
Select
HMO
NHP
POS
PPO
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
5 / 5
270 Ratings, 73 Reviews
5.0
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
5.0
Provider showed concern
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
12/21/2025
Everyone in the Baptist Hospital in Plantation, Florida, is an angel without wings!
12/08/2025
Dr. Carcas is very thorough and caring both as a doctor and person.
12/07/2025
I would suggest everyone is Baptist they are fantastic
11/25/2025
The care is wonderful
11/24/2025
Good
11/19/2025
I have been seeing Dr Carcas for over 9 years and she's always been very caring and supportive
11/17/2025
Definitely yes
11/16/2025
I felt very at ease with Dr Carcas. She is very professional, carefully going over all my records. She was thorough, kind and explained everything clearly. I look forward to having her as my oncologist.
11/15/2025
Dr. Carson is the epitome of a fantastic physician. They are not enough words to explain how comfortable and supportive she made me feel the entire visit it. It shows she has a great love, compassion, and concern for her patients. I and truly blessed To her file, such an outstanding physician.
11/15/2025
I have been with Dr. Carcas for a few years now and am extremely happy with her and her staff.
11/12/2025
Excellent experience
11/09/2025
Amazing doctor
11/09/2025
Always a grateful and assuring to me experience
11/08/2025
Good
11/08/2025
Certainly I will recommend DR Carcass to anyone requiring her service.
11/04/2025
Dr. Carcas is 2nd to none. She is outstanding in every way and has been from the first time I met her over 3 years ago when I had a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Carcas is very pleasant, has outstanding communication skills, and is extremely knowledgeable and thorough with all explanations. I have total faith in having Dr. Carcas as my breast oncologist.
11/03/2025
Dr Carcas always listens & always puts thing into perspective for meas a worried cancer patient she squashes my fears! Love her
10/26/2025
Excellent Experience - as every time I see Dr Carcas
10/26/2025
Dr Caracas and staff are the best. Dr Caracas always takes the time to explain things. I never feel like I'm being rushed.
10/16/2025
My doctor is vey caring and show interest in my on going care , She answers my guest question's after listening carefully to me.
10/12/2025
Dr. Carcas is professional, knowledgeable, courteous and caring. I feel so fortunate that she is my doctor.
10/11/2025
Dr Carcas was impressive. She explained all my options in detail and was very personable on top of it.
10/06/2025
Attentive gentle and I explain clearly my entire situation and the process how we will handle it
10/04/2025
I Always Recommend Dr. Carcas
09/30/2025
She was ok
09/28/2025
I love Dr. Carcas!!!0
09/27/2025
Dr. Carcas has been my breast oncologist for five years now. If I could nominate her to become U.S. President, I would. She is beyond incredible in every possible way: Her bedside manner, her laughter and humor, her insight and recommendations, her support, and most of all her knowledge. Dr. Carcas has been my rock through some very scary times. She is the best.
09/26/2025
Dr Carcas is an excellent physician. I highly recommend her!
09/22/2025
Dr Lauren Carcas was very thorough providing information and answering questions
09/13/2025
Good
08/28/2025
I feel blessed to have Dr. Carcas and her team by my side
08/27/2025
Great experience- If you ask a question Dr. Caucus ensures that before you leave her office you feel as comfortable as possible.
08/20/2025
Great
08/18/2025
Love Dr. Carcas!!!!!
08/18/2025
Dr. Carcas and her team,NP were very personal,warm hearted and explained very well and took all time necessary to fully explain and answer my questions and concerns
08/16/2025
Very professional everyone
07/27/2025
Dr. Carcas is someone who meets patients where they are mentally. Very professional and thorough.
07/22/2025
I have recommended Dr. Carcas to several friends.
07/19/2025
Your scale isn't high enough to rate Dr Carcas. She deserves for all questions WAY beyond a 5.
07/16/2025
Dr Carcas is an incredible person and Dr. I drive over 2 hours to see her and would drive to the end of the earth to see her. (that should sum it up nicely).
07/16/2025
I refer Baptist to all people I meet.
07/14/2025
Dr carcas is excelente
07/12/2025
Dr. Caracus calming and caring demeanor could not have made me feel more comfortable from what was a frightening situation for me. She help me to understand my test results, Test needed and the plan of treatment which really helped me put my mind at ease.
07/12/2025
Perfect
07/11/2025
Dr. Carcas has been an angel during this process
07/11/2025
Dr Carcas is always very knowledgeable and informative about the course of treatment for my medical needs.
06/29/2025
Good
06/29/2025
Physician was knowledgeable and able to explain things in a way that could be easily understood. She was also kind and patient.
06/13/2025
Have recommended her multiple times
06/09/2025
Dr. Carcass was first rate in every way. She took great strides in making sure we understood every piece of the information with regard to the diagnosis. She was clear, patient, informative. We couldn't ask for a better advocate for health
05/24/2025
Dr. Carcas was well prepared for my appointment and addressed my concerns clearly. She explained my type of cancer and it's particular qualities. She showed compassion and made me feel well cared for and I feel confident in next moves. I was very impressed and appreciative with my experience with Dr. Carcas
05/21/2025
Dr.Carcas a great professional ! Empathetic, affectionate, always ready to clarify your doubts with patience! Highly recommended!!
05/21/2025
Dr Carcas has taken me through 2 bouts of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and I trust her to continue caring for me
05/20/2025
Dr. Carcas is very kind, caring, and compassionate. She is an excellent doctor who is very knowledgeable, thorough, and professional in very way. Dr. Carcas demonstrates excellence in every aspect of what a great doctor should be.
05/10/2025
More than concern about any situation take time to discuss it. Excellent service and very Excellent advice on any desease. Thank you for been there on any of my medical staying at any hospital Dr Carcas Excellent human being
04/29/2025
Awesome
04/28/2025
Very clear everything you need to know
04/28/2025
Very professional caring staff everyone was lovely. The doctor gets in meadow for being an outstanding hero.
04/13/2025
Great
04/12/2025
Perfect
04/08/2025
Very thoughtful and knowledgeable
03/25/2025
Dr. Carcas is always willing to answer any questions or concerns I may have. She's friendly, personable, and compassionate with her patients.
03/24/2025
Dr Carcas is caring and thorough. I'm lucky to have her as my doctor.
03/23/2025
I feel the card can get no better, I love how I am treated here.
03/18/2025
Explain plan of care in layman terms
03/14/2025
Good
02/26/2025
Dr Carcus is an excellent doctor.
02/20/2025
Dr. Carcas is amazing
02/18/2025
Excellent
02/18/2025
Dr Carcas was very professional, knowledgeable, and gave me clear direction for my medical care moving forward.
02/18/2025
I am listento, heard and care for
02/17/2025
Love, love Dr Carcas
02/17/2025
Dr. Lauren Carcas is the BEST! From the first time I met Dr. Carcas over 3 years ago until now, she has been outstanding in every way. I trust her implicitly. Dr. Carcas is kind, compassionate, personable, extremely knowledgeable and professional. I look forward to our follow-up visits. I always know I'm going to be treated with the highest level of care. I had cancer and now I don't. I would definitely highly recommend Dr. Carcas to anyone in need of the type of medical care she provides.
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