Miami Cancer Institute

Early Detection

An important step to reducing your risk of cancer and staying healthy is by getting your recommended screenings.

Newly Diagnosed

Miami Cancer Institute is here to help you every step of the way after a cancer diagnosis.

What Makes Us Better?

No other cancer program in the region has the cancer-fighting expertise, backed by the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, paired with the innovative technology — including advanced genomic testing, advanced skin cancer detection and proton therapy — that is available at Miami Cancer Institute. We uncover what’s driving your cancer and deliver precise and effective treatments.
Expertise With Your Cancer

At Miami Cancer Institute, molecular diagnostics are used to fully understand the molecular makeup of a patient’s cancer, which helps our experts create personalized and targeted treatment plans. Unmatched in South Florida, our Institute is at the forefront of cancer treatment and prevention, with its use of molecular diagnostics and genetic risk assessment. With a full understanding of the genomic architecture behind each cancer, we’re able to successfully leverage our precision therapies and provide better outcomes.

Clinical Trials

Miami Cancer Institute can provide access to clinical trials not widely available elsewhere. Clinical trials find new ways to treat and diagnose cancer and are ongoing. If an appropriate trial is available, we will talk to you about the benefits and risks.

Welcome to Compassionate Cancer Care

At Miami Cancer Institute, we understand that the true definition of compassionate care is that nothing is more important than the patient sitting in front of you. We are ready to care for you.

Miami Cancer Institute Achieves AAHRPP Accreditation

The Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs has recognized Miami Cancer Institute for promoting ethically sound and safe human subject research practices.

Miami Cancer Institute has been awarded full accreditation by the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), after having completed the accreditation process with zero deficiencies. This is a significant achievement and a testament to our commitment to the highest standards in promoting ethically sound and safe human subject research practices.

Top-Notch Cancer Care Near You

We’re Florida's only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. That means our physicians collaborate with national cancer care leaders to give patients the best cancer care, right here at home. We also share knowledge to improve cancer care now and for future generations.

Danielle Press, M.D., FACS

Endocrine Surgeon

Physician Spotlight

Danielle Press, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified endocrine surgeon at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.

Dr. Press serves as clinical assistant professor of surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa. Prior to joining Baptist Health, she was an endocrine and general surgeon at ChristianaCare, located in Newark, Del., and assistant director of the health system’s general surgery residency.

Dr. Press earned her medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. She completed a general surgery residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network, in Allentown, Pa. She also completed an endocrine surgery fellowship and endocrine surgery research fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Press’ research interests include parathyroid and thyroid disease, as well as pheochromocytoma and other adrenal disorders. She has published articles on these topics in peer-reviewed endocrine surgery journals. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and a member of other professional associations.

Dr. Press takes time to listen to her patients, understand their goals and help them create a treatment plan that highlights their priorities. Since each patient is different, she renders an assessment and outlines personalized treatment options to achieve their desired outcomes.

When she is not treating patients, Dr. Press enjoys exercising, running, yoga, diving, hiking with her dog, traveling around the world, having asados with her family and spending time with her husband.