Surgical oncologist Dr. Alexandra Ladd joins Tampa General’s nationally ranked team in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast.
Sept. 9, 2026 – Board-certified, fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist Dr. Alexandra Ladd has joined the TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida (CCSF) in Palm Beach County.
A native of North Palm Beach, Fla., Dr. Ladd treats patients with both benign and malignant breast disease, as well as those at high risk for breast cancer. She is dedicated to collaborating with the medical community to better serve the breast cancer and women’s health needs in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
Dr. Ladd earned her undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins, medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and completed her residency in the Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Fla. She returned to Mount Sinai for her fellowship in breast surgical oncology. Dr. Ladd holds professional memberships in the American Medical Association, Association of Academic Surgery, Association of Women Surgeons, American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
“This is an exciting opportunity to return to my Palm Beach County roots, joining one of the premier cancer centers in the state,” said Ladd. “I look forward to providing breast cancer patients in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast with compassionate, world-class care.”
Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg, executive vice president and chief of oncology at Tampa General Hospital and TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF, president of the Tampa General Provider Network and co-vice president of clinical and translational research for the TGH | USF Health Office of Clinical Research, welcomed Ladd’s addition to the team.
“Dr. Ladd is a gifted surgeon who will help us expand patient access to state-of-the-art, coordinated care throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties,” said Schwarzberg. “We’re committed to delivering patient-centered care through talented physicians providing the latest groundbreaking procedures and treatments.”
Dr. Ladd will see patients at Tampa General Mass General Brigham Cancer Care, 11285 Legacy Avenue, Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
Experts at TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF collaborate to provide comprehensive treatment options. Since 2020, Tampa General Hospital has been creating a framework of state-of-the-art services for patients in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast, with the expertise and innovation of a preeminent academic health system.
One of the few Florida cancer centers backed by academic medicine, the TGH Cancer Institute has been named in the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation for Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-27 Best Hospitals, and is named one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals by Newsweek for 2026.
The Institute provides comprehensive care via groundbreaking therapies, advanced diagnostic imaging tools and a highly coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to world-class patient care. It is certified by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation and by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for meeting the strict standards required by the society’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) program. For more information about the TGH Cancer Institute, visit tgh.org/cancer.
About TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida
The partnership between Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute and the Cancer Center of South Florida (CCSF) offers exceptional, academic-level care to patients in South Florida and beyond. Our team, which includes renowned medical oncologists and hematologists, provides personalized patient care and state-of-the-art treatments. Patients also benefit from access to Tampa General, an academic health system with multidisciplinary experts, advanced clinical trials and comprehensive support services.
The TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF physicians, advanced practice providers, oncology nurses, navigators and pharmacy staff work together to understand each individual’s condition, develop customized medical options and determine the most effective treatment plan. Throughout the patient journey, the care team ensures that every member provides compassionate and unparalleled support, making a meaningful difference for patients and their loved ones.
Established in 2008 in Palm Beach County, CCSF partnered with TGH in 2020. This collaboration allows patients in Palm Beach County and on the Treasure Coast to receive world-class care and complex services from a central academic health system close to home. Today, TGH Cancer Institute and CCSF operate at two locations in Palm Beach County and one in Hillsborough County, with a team of more than 50 providers.
For more information, please visit cancercenterofsouthflorida.com.
