Sam Vafadar, PA-C, DHSc
Sam Vafadar, PA-C, DHSc
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Language(s): English
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Overview
Cancer Focus:
Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, ThymomaSam Vafadar is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) in the Moffitt Cancer Center Department of Thoracic Oncology. He has been with Moffitt since 2014. Prior to his role in Thoracic Oncology, he practiced in community radiation oncology.
In his current role, Sam provides care for patients undergoing active treatment with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and experimental therapies under clinical trial protocols. He also evaluates patients who have completed treatment for long-term lung cancer surveillance.
Since joining Moffitt, Sam has been nominated for Advanced Practice Professional (APP) of the Year several times. He is an active participant in the APP professional clinical ladder and the ethics committee. Sam completed his PA training at South University in Tampa, Florida, and earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of South Florida. In 2021, he completed his Doctorate in Health Science at Nova Southeastern University.
Sam is a co-investigator on multiple clinical trials and plays an active role in providing mentorship and training to prospective and current PA students. He has authored manuscripts for the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. He has been interviewed by both ABC Action News and Fox 13 regarding legislation aimed at improving prescribing authority for advanced practice professionals. He is also a member of the Florida Academy of PAs and the American Academy of PAs.
He has participated in numerous advisory boards in the healthcare industry and has been a guest lecturer at South University Tampa's PA program. In 2020, he was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award from South University for his achievements.
Sam hopes to continue making a positive impact on the lives of his patients, to further advocate for the PA profession, and to contribute to improvements in the healthcare system.
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