Miami Cancer Institute

Early Detection

An important step to reducing your risk of cancer and staying healthy is by getting your recommended screenings.

Newly Diagnosed

Miami Cancer Institute is here to help you every step of the way after a cancer diagnosis.

What Makes Us Better?

No other cancer program in the region has the cancer-fighting expertise, backed by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, paired with the innovative technology — including advanced genomic testing, advanced skin cancer detection and proton therapy — that is available at Miami Cancer Institute. We uncover what’s driving your cancer and deliver precise and effective treatments.
Expertise With Your Cancer

At Miami Cancer Institute, molecular diagnostics are used to fully understand the molecular makeup of a patient’s cancer, which helps our experts create personalized and targeted treatment plans. Unmatched in South Florida, our Institute is at the forefront of cancer treatment and prevention, with its use of molecular diagnostics and genetic risk assessment. With a full understanding of the genomic architecture behind each cancer, we’re able to successfully leverage our precision therapies and provide better outcomes.

Clinical Trials

Miami Cancer Institute can provide access to clinical trials not widely available elsewhere. Clinical trials find new ways to treat and diagnose cancer and are ongoing. If an appropriate trial is available, we will talk to you about the benefits and risks.

Welcome to Compassionate Cancer Care

At Miami Cancer Institute, we understand that the true definition of compassionate care is that nothing is more important than the patient sitting in front of you. We are ready to care for you.

Miami Cancer Institute Achieves AAHRPP Accreditation

The Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs has recognized Miami Cancer Institute for promoting ethically sound and safe human subject research practices.

Miami Cancer Institute has been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), after having completed the accreditation process with zero deficiencies. This is a significant achievement and a testament to our commitment to the highest standards in promoting ethically sound and safe human subject research practices.

Top-Notch Cancer Care Near You

We’re Florida's only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. That means our physicians collaborate with national cancer care leaders to give patients the best cancer care, right here at home. We also share knowledge to improve cancer care now and for future generations.

Physician Spotlight

Renata R. Ruiz, M.D., FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She provides complete dermatological care, including medical, surgical and cosmetic. Her clinical interests include the treatment of multi-ethnic skin and diversity within the dermatology field.

Dr. Ruiz earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She completed an internship in internal medicine as well as a three-year residency in dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Passionate about patient education, advocacy and volunteering, Dr. Ruiz has published her work in medical journals, presented abstracts at medical symposiums, participated in radio talk shows, led free clinics and traveled abroad for medical mission trips. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and an active member of the Skin of Color Society and Women’s Dermatological Society.

Providing patient-centered care is the cornerstone of Dr. Ruiz’s practice. She treats patients how she would like to be treated or how she would like a family member to be treated — with respect and empathy and a focus on trust and clear communication.

Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. When she is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing and traveling.