Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante

Oncology
Uva Health Cancer Center Pantops
652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
14
conditions
Uva Health Cancer Center Pantops
652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Ludimila Cavalcante is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Cavalcante is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Synovial Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cavalcante is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Uva Health Cancer Center Pantops
652 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Other Locations
Rush Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy
1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush Oak Park
610 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cavalcante has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

41 Total Publications

CDK4/6 inhibitors rechallenge post-progression in HR-positive HER2-negative advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients: a meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-reconstructed individual-level data.
CDK4/6 inhibitors rechallenge post-progression in HR-positive HER2-negative advanced/metastatic breast cancer patients: a meta-analysis of Kaplan-Meier-reconstructed individual-level data.
Journal: Breast cancer research : BCR
Published: January 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante by calling their office at 312-226-2371. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante a top-rated expert for Synovial Sarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante is classified as an Advanced expert for Synovial Sarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante specialize in?

While Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Synovial Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Synovial Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante accept my insurance?

Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-226-2371 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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