Dr. Steven Mamus M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
3830 Bee Ridge Road Suite 301 Sarasota Florida, 34233Rating
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Steven W. Mamus, MD, is a nationally-recognized hematologist-oncologist with more than 28 years of experience in his field. He practices at the Cancer Center of Sarasota-Manatee in Sarasota, Florida, which he founded in 2006, and is also affiliated with Mercy Hospital Sarasota and Blake Medical Center. Dr. Mamus specializes in breast, lung, and prostate cancer. He was instrumental in the development of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Orlando where he served as chief of medical oncology and treated patients acutely affected by cancer for more than 10 years. Dr. Mamus received his MD from SUNY at Syracuse in 1980. He also graduated with honors from Harvard. He interned and completed his residency in internal medicine at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke?s Hospital and conducted his fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Minnesota Hospital. Dr Mamus was named a Top Physician by Best Doctors in America, Southeast Region and Attending Physician of the Year at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He is board certified in hematology, internal medicine, and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
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Education and Training
SUNY Upstate Medical University
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cell-cell interactions in erythropoiesis.
- Isolated trochlear nerve palsy in a patient with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia: complete recovery with combination therapy.
- Suppression of normal human erythropoiesis by gamma interferon in vitro. Role of monocytes and T lymphocytes.
- Ibuprofen-associated pure white-cell aplasia.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
- Makes TV Appearances -
Awards
- Former Chief of Medical Oncology MD Anderson-Orlando
- 29 National Awards for patient care, research or teaching
- Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Lake Erie College of Medicine
- Assistant Professor Florida State College of Medicine
- Medical Director, Cancer Center of Sarasota-Manatee
- National Legal Expert Product Liability
- National Legal Expert Medical Oncology-Hematology with emphasis on Lung and Breast Cancer,
- Member of ASH, ASCO, AACR
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Chronic Pain
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Treatments
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Transplant
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Anesthesiologists
Articles and Publications
Representative Publications
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Experimental Hematology
New England Journal of Medicine
Lancet
British Journal of Hematology
Leukemia Research
What do you attribute your success to?
Listening to patients with attention to detail regarding overall medical condition as well as social and financial concerns.
Cell phone number given to all patients.
Treat each patient like you would treat a family member.
Be pragmatic, listen to patient concerns and be flexible in treatment approach.
Think outside the box.
Do the right thing, highest ethical standards.
Work hard every detail is important.
Never assume anything.
Areas of research
Targeted Therapy for breast, lung, colon cancer
Lung cancer - causation, tumor biology, tumor growth kinetics
Myelodysplastic syndrome and bone marrow failure conditions
Molecular biology of cancer
Molecular therapeutics for lymphoma, leukemia
Philanthropic Initiatives
Have adopted 2 children, including a young child with acute leukemia, 10 years ago from Eastern Ukraine from the city of Donetsk.
Have supported Ukrainian charities with personal initiatives for the last 20 years.
As a family we support Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, Red Cross, All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota,
Planned Parenthood, Salvation Army, Joining Our Youth in Sarasota, NPR, Leukemia-Lymphoma Society,
Corning Community College, ALS Association, and Harvard College.
Teaching and speaking
Associate Professor Clinical Medicine LECOM, teach medical students on a regular basis
Assistant Professor Clinical Medicine, FSU, teach medical students on a regular basis
Have appeared on ABC news in Sarasota approximately 10 times in the last year to discuss cancer related issues in the news
Hobbies / Sports
- Racquetball, Golf, travel
Favorite professional publications
- Nature
Areas of research
Targeted Therapy for breast, lung, colon cancer
Lung cancer - causation, tumor biology, tumor growth kinetics
Myelodysplastic syndrome and bone marrow failure conditions
Molecular biology of cancer
Molecular therapeutics for lymphoma, leukemia
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