5 Star Review

"Most helpful, steered us in the right direction for treatmen...." see more

Elaine C. - Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"Because of their guidance, I was able to navigate getting my...." see more

Deanna B. - Daughter of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"Hearing the news about my mother's diagnosis was heartbreaki...." see more

Danielle W. - Daughter of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"My son Carlos was diagnosed with this terrible and unknown d...." see more

Martha M. - Mother of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"Extremely communicative and helped my dad get an appointment...." see more

Sunni H. - Loved One of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"Danielle DiPietro was an invaluable resource for me. Her sug...." see more

Deborah C. - Spouse of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"I was very grateful and appreciative of Dr. Smart from The M...." see more

Kimberlin C. - Spouse of a Mesothelioma Patient

5 Star Review

"In January of 2016, my husband was diagnosed with peritoneal...." see more

Gloria R. - Spouse of a Mesothelioma Patient

Expertise:
Research
Immunotherapy
Speciality:
Medical Oncology
Gender:
Male
Language:
English, Spanish

Primary Location

Moffitt Cancer Center

12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Directions

Get to Know Dr. Alberto A. Chiappori

Dr. Alberto A. Chiappori is a medical oncologist at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, and has served as a senior member of Moffitt’s Thoracic Oncology Program since 2001.

At Moffitt, Chiappori works closely with thoracic surgeon Dr. Jacques Fontaine, director of the Mesothelioma Research and Treatment Center.

Moffitt’s program includes a wealth of experience in treating mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons and supportive-care providers meet regularly to discuss each case, providing a personalization to care that is tough to match. The center is known for its expertise in treating all forms of mesothelioma and for its multidisciplinary approach to therapy.

Chiappori received his medical degree from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. He did his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and his fellowship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

In 2021, The American Journal of Managed Care published Chiappori’s reflections on some of the challenges associated with researching and treating small cell lung cancer.

Specialties of Dr. Alberto A. Chiappori

  • Pleural mesothelioma
  • Lung cancer
  • Research
  • Immunotherapy

Dr. Alberto A. Chiappori’s Experience and Medical Education

  • Cayetano Heredia University of Peru (M.D.)
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Residency)
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Fellowships)
  • Board certified in medical oncology

Dr. Alberto A. Chiappori’s Awards and Certifications

  • 2014 Targeted Therapeutics Award for Translational Research, LUNGevity Foundation