Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute Names Sarbajit Mukherjee, M.D., MS, Chief of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
MIAMI, FL – May 1, 2025 – Board-certified gastrointestinal medical oncologist Sarbajit Mukherjee, M.D., MS, has been named chief of gastrointestinal medical oncology at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Mukherjee 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.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Mukherjee to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
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. “I strive to be a compassionate physician, successful clinical and translational researcher and thought leader in the field of gastrointestinal cancers,” he said.
Fluent in English, Bengali and Hindi, Dr. Mukherjee will see patients at Miami Cancer Institute, located at 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and the Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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