Constantin Dasanu, MD, PhD

Meet Constantin Dasanu, MD, PhD

Board Certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, Constantin Dasanu, MD, PhD, is dedicated to providing personalized cancer care for his patients and their families in the area of Corpus Christi, TX. After receiving his M.D. degree, he pursued a Ph.D. in Tumor Immunology. He then completed his residency at the BronxCare in New York and his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at New York Medical College. “My immunology background offers me a unique clinical perspective as contemporary cancer therapies include a multitude of targeted agents, monoclonal antibodies including immune checkpoint inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates, various biologics and vaccines,” states Dr. Dasanu. He treats patients with a variety of solid cancers, malignant melanoma and blood conditions. He is active in clinical research, and presents his findings at national and international specialty conferences. He is a recipient of several teaching awards including the prestigious Thomas R. Preston MD Excellence in Teaching Award at the University of Connecticut in 2011. Dr. Dasanu authored more than 270 published works in specialty journals including Journal of Clinical Oncology, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Immunotherapy, British Journal of Haematology, Journal of Thoracic Oncology and Nature Medicine to name just a few. He is the editor of oncology sections at the Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, and Current Medical Research and Opinion. He is a peer-reviewer for Blood Journal, New England Journal of Medicine and Leukemia Research. Armed with the knowledge of science, Dr. Dasanu strongly believes that he can make a difference in the lives of his patients. “The field is constantly changing and, therefore, I keep learning and constantly applying the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art treatments which ultimately benefit my patients,” states Dr. Dasanu. “My role is one of providing my patients with a medical plan that offers hope, but not false hope. Treating patients as unique individuals, with respect, compassion, and treating them as I would want to be treated are my ultimate goals in patient care.”