Summary

Dr. Blanco is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Hillsborough County. He says that the ongoing advances in science and genomic profiling, in particular, continue to make a positive difference for cancer patients, providing the ability to cure many diseases and malignancies that were once incurable. Dr. Blanco has extensive experience as a sub-investigator in Phase II clinical trials research; his work has been published in numerous journals. A graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Dr. Blanco completed residency training and a fellowship in medical oncology/hematology at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He joined FCS in 2009.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 50 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Rafael W. Blanco has 2 locations

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

3402 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33607
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

3000 Medical Park Dr Ste 250Tampa, FL 33613
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyGynecologic OncologyOncologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
4.3 
50 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Tampa , FLTampa , FLCharlotte , NCTampa , FL
Med School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rafael W. Blanco

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - POS
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health - PPO
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Freedom Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rafael W. Blanco has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rafael W. Blanco has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans LaGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Rafael Blanco's office is located at 3402 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33607.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Blanco affiliated with?
Dr. Rafael Blanco is affiliated with Saint Josephs Childrens Hospital.
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