Summary

Dr. Peter Forsyth is Chairman of the Neuro-Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center and Professor of Oncology at the University of South Florida.  An internationally recognized Neuro-Oncology physician-scientist, Dr. Forsyth joined Moffitt in 2011 after more than a decade with the Tom Baker Cancer Centre at the University of Calgary in Canada, where he was a Professor of Oncology and Neurosciences, as well as Associate Director of Research. Dr. Forsyth has a strong interest in malignant, invasive glioma brain tumors.  He is currently investigating several tumor-inhibiting agents in Phase I and 2 clinical trials.  His laboratory interests are in gliomas and melanoma brain metastases.  He works using oncolytic viruses as immunotherapies, neurotrophins, and their receptors in melanoma and other brain metastasis. Dr. Forsyth received his medical degree at McMasters University in Ontario, completed a Neurology Residency at the Mayo Clinic, and then a Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.  Before joining Moffitt, he was interim director of the Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute.  Dr. Forsyth is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including receiving the Canadian Cancer Society Award of Excellence in Medicine & Health twice.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Neuro-oncology
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Moffitt Magnolia Campus

12902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612
Mon7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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7 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Tampa , FLBrandon , FLWesley Chapel , FLTAMPA , FL
Med School: Florida State University College Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Peter A Forsyth

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Capital Health Plan
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Medicare
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Freedom Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • State Farm
  • State Farm - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Health Group
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr Peter A Forsyth has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Peter A Forsyth has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Craniotomy
  • Epilepsy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Laminectomy
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Neuro-oncology
NEURO-ONCOLOGY, MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, ROCHESTER, MN1991

Residency

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Mayo Clinic1988
INTERNAL MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, TORONTO, ONTARIO, *CA1987

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