Dr. Sophie Dessureault
Doctor Overview
Dr. Sophie Dessureault is a surgical oncologist in the Moffitt Cancer Center Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology. She has doctorate degrees in surgical science and medicine. She also has a professorship at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.
Dr. Dessureault specializes in colorectal and peritoneal cancers, which includes peritoneal mesothelioma. She has experience performing cytoreductive surgery with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Dr. Dessureault also participates in clinical research. She has co-authored more than 50 medical studies related to her practice area.
Doctor Fast Facts
Main Specialty: Surgical Oncology
Other Interests & Specialties: Anal cancer, colon cancer, colorectal cancer, cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, peritoneal mesothelioma and rectal cancer.
Certifications, Awards & Accolades: American Board Certification in General Surgery, American Society of Clinical Oncology Development Award, Society of Surgical Oncology Young Investigator Award
Education & Experience:
- Medical Degree from Dalhousie University
- Residency in Surgery at the University of Toronto
- Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
Publications
Incomplete Resection Is Twice as Likely in Locally Advanced Mucinous Compared to Nonmucinous Rectal Adenocarcinoma: A National Propensity-Matched Analysis. J Surg Oncol. 2025 May;131(6):1090–100.
Short- and Intermediate-Term Morbidity Following Total Pelvic Exenteration in Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Control. 2025;32:10732748251316598.
