Catherine Ostos, MD
Catherine Ostos, MD
Specialty: Hematology/Oncology
Program: Genitourinary Oncology
Language(s): English
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Overview
Cancer Focus:
Bladder Cancer, Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Testicular CancerCatherine Ostos Perez, MD is a medical oncologist specializing in Genitourinary Medical Oncology, with expertise in the treatment of bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, penile cancer, and other genitourinary (GU) cancers. She cares for patients across the spectrum of GU malignancies, with a particular clinical focus on bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer.
Dr. Ostos Perez is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based cancer care and has experience with advanced cancer therapies, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, cellular therapies, and emerging bispecific antibody treatments. She works closely with patients and their families to develop treatment plans tailored to their goals, diagnosis, and quality of life.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Ostos Perez has contributed to cutting-edge cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she completed fellowship training in Hematology and Oncology. Her research focuses on adoptive cellular therapies for solid tumors, including innovative clinical trials designed to expand treatment options for patients with difficult-to-treat cancers.
Dr. Ostos Perez completed her Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at the NCI/NIH, her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Miami, and earned her medical degree from Universidad Anáhuac in Mexico City. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to care for a diverse patient population. Patients seeking a compassionate, research-driven specialist for bladder, kidney, testicular, prostate, penile, and genitourinary cancers in Florida can trust Dr. Ostos Perez for expert and personalized cancer care.
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Publications
- Ghafoor A, Perez CO, Hassan R. Germline BAP1 Mutation-Associated Mesothelioma: A Biologically and Clinically Distinct Entity. J Thorac Oncol. 2025 Nov.20(11):1577-1579. Pubmedid: 41203381.
- Ostos Perez CA, Menchaca K, Ostos Perez E, Isaac S. Spontaneous Vertebral Artery Dissection: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Headache. Cureus. 2025 Mar.17(3):e80962. Pubmedid: 40255740. Pmcid: PMC12009610.
- Francis ER, Vu J, Perez CO, Sun C. Vaccinations in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Semin Hematol. 2024 Apr.61(2):131-138. Pubmedid: 38302313. Pmcid: PMC11162341.
- Ostos Perez CA, Menchaca K, Jones CX, Ostos Perez E, Isaac S. Atraumatic Splenic Rupture: A Notable Complication of Rivaroxaban Use. Cureus. 2023 May.15(5):e38992. Pubmedid: 37323353. Pmcid: PMC10262104.
- Menchaca K, Ostos Perez CA, Draguljevic N, Paciletti J, Ghumman W, Faber C, Mirza S. Long-Term Withdrawal of Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in a HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device. Cureus. 2022 Sep.14(9):e28779. Pubmedid: 36111326. Pmcid: PMC9462652.
- Ostos Perez CA, Menchaca KD, Ostos EA, Isaac S. An Unusual Case of Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Due to Type II Endoleak Persistent Failure. Cureus. 2022 Jun.14(6):e26300. Pubmedid: 35775065. Pmcid: PMC9236669.
- Menchaca K, Ostos Perez CA, Draguljevic N, Isaac S. Management Challenge: An Atypical Variant of Takotsubo Presenting With Multiple Complications. Cureus. 2022 Jul.14(7):e26836. Pubmedid: 35854952. Pmcid: PMC9286025.
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