Mokenge P Malafa MD
Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery
Senior Member, Moffitt Cancer Center; Professor, Oncologic Sciences, USF-Morsani
12902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612
Overview of Dr. Malafa
Dr. Mokenge Malafa is a general surgeon in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. He received his medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and has been in practice 40 years. Dr. Malafa accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 94 doctors at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute who specialize in General Surgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
University of ToledoResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
FL State Medical License 2002 - 2027
IL State Medical License 1994 - 2005
OH State Medical License 1987 - 1992
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification FairWarning® Patient Privacy Monitoring, FairWarning Technologies, LLC, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2017
Clinical Trials
- Protocol for High-Risk Assessment, Screening, and Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 23
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Implementing Timely Germline Genetic Testing for Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Using a Genetics Copilot for Point-of-Care Education and Health Assessment.Sophie Moravec, Laura V Barton, Revathy Suresh, Laura Hayward, Tara Schmidlen
JCO Precision Oncology. 2026-06-01 - Targeting Oncomucin-driven Immunosuppression Improves the Efficacy of K-rasInhibition in Pancreatic Cancer.Namita Bhyravbhatla, Zahraa W Alsafwani, Ishwor Thapa, Palanisamy Nallasamy, Pranita Atri
Gastroenterology. 2026-05-25 - Magnetoelectric Nanotherapy Achieves Complete Tumor Ablation and Prolonged Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Murine Models.John Michael Bryant, Max Shotbolt, Emmanuel Stimphil, Victoria Andre, Elric Zhang
Advanced Science. 2026-02-01
Authored Content
- EGFR L861Q Mutation in a Metastatic Solid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the PancreasMarch 2018
Press Mentions
Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Undergoing Surgery for Early-Stage Pancreatic CancerNovember 18th, 2015- Important Steps Toward Developing a Blood Test to Catch Pancreatic Cancer EarlyAugust 28th, 2015
- Biological Markers Associated with High-Risk Pancreatic LesionsFebruary 2nd, 2015
Grant Support
- Novel Therapy to Inhibit IPMN ProgressionH. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CTR & RES INST2022–2027
Committees
- Vice Chair, NCCN Pancreatic Panel 2012 - 2026
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
Altius Provider Directory
AvMed Health Open Access
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open AccessCIGNA PPO
Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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