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Ludimila Cavalcante, MD
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Ludimila Cavalcante, MD

Hematology Oncology

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.7526

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Ludimila Cavalcante, MD, is an oncologist who specializes in treating sarcoma and melanoma and conducting early-phase clinical trials. She is the director of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, associate director of Developmental Therapeutics, and a member of the Protocol Review Committee.

Dr. Cavalcante was born in Brazil, spent her early childhood in Venezuela, and attended high school in South Florida.

After attending the University of California, Los Angeles, she completed medical school at Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio Janeiro in Brazil. She completed oncology training at the University of Wisconsin and a developmental therapeutics fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

She was previously the medical director of early phase developmental therapeutics at Emory University in Atlanta and has industry experience in early drug development. Dr. Cavalcante is the author of dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles and other publications.

Organizational Involvement/Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • South West Oncology Group (SWOG)
  • Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • European Society for Medical Oncology
  • Connective Tissue Oncology Society

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Associate Professor
Division
Hematology/Oncology
Gender
Female
Languages
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Residency
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowships
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Northwestern University
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Reviews

66 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

6 Patient Comments

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Dr Cavalcante shared much more than I expected. She talk in terms we could understand and answered every question thoughtfully
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Very attentive to detail. Wants to look at me to judge my expressions and reactions. Notices if I am wearing makeup or not.
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Dr. on Cavalcante's focus was directed entirely my condition and possible treatments should my cancer return. Interventions and time frames i.e. chest cat scans & MRIS were explained. My questions and the questions of my wife and daughter were addresses clearly. This initial consultation was received very favorably by me and my family members. I look forward to future encounters.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Cavalcante and the staff that assisted me. She was very compassionate, listened to my concerns and went over every option available.
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I felt like Dr. Cavalcante took her time to read through my notes before seeing me. She came across as concerned, compassionate. She informed me of some options I wasn't aware of and made suggestions about what I should consider moving forward.
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Dr. Calvacante was awesome. She listened ans explained so much to us.