Dr. Tomislav “Tom” Dragovich joined Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center as head of the Division of Cancer Medicine and medical oncologist-in-chief on March 11. He will also serve as medical director of the center’s clinical research programs and hematology and oncology services. Dragovich brings extensive experience in medical oncology and clinical research, with an expertise in gastrointestinal cancer, clinical trials and cancer drug development.
“Dr. Dragovich has dedicated two decades of his career to advancing our understanding of cancer biology,” said Dr. Bill Putnam, medical director of Baptist MD Anderson. “We are looking forward to sharing this expertise in clinical trials and cancer medicine with the Jacksonville community and beyond as part of our quest to offer tomorrow’s cancer treatments, today.”
Dragovich comes to the area from Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Arizona, where he was one of the founding oncologists and division chiefs of its cancer center.
“I’m honored to be joining Baptist MD Anderson,” said Dragovich. “I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to offer innovative cancer treatments to the community.”
