Overview of Dr. Kruper
I have over 20 years' experience as a cancer surgeon and practiced at City of Hope 2008-2023. In 2023, I joined Moffitt Cancer Center. I strive to optimize the treatment of breast cancer through clinical trials and getting the best available therapies to patients as quickly as possible.
Education & Training
John Wayne Cancer InstituteFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2007 - 2008
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2007
University of PennsylvaniaM.Sc., 2003 - 2005
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2000
Brown UniversityB.A., Egyptology, Magna Cum Laude, 1985 - 1989
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2008
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Los Angeles Top Doctors Los Angeles Magazine, 2017-2020
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2020
- Pasadena Top Doctors Pasadena Magazine, 2011-2018
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
BRCA germline mutations in multiethnic gynecologic patients: A 10-year retrospective analysis from a single cancer institute.
Christina H Wei, Susan Shehayeb, Nicole Lugo Santiago, Laura Kruper, Ernest Han, Edward Wang, Mihaela Cristea, Lorna Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Susan E Yost, Daphne Stewart> ;Plos One. 2023 Jan 1- 2 citations
Phase 2 prospective open label study of neoadjuvant nab-paclitaxel, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab in patients with HER2-positive primary breast cancer.
Sayeh M Lavasani, George Somlo, Susan E Yost, Paul H Frankel, Christopher Ruel, Yujie Cui, Mireya Murga, Aileen Tang, Norma Martinez, Laura Kruper, Lusine Tumyan, Dani...> ;Cancer. 2023 Mar 1 - 1 citations
Emotional Distress and Financial Toxicity in Younger Adult Patients Undergoing Oncologic Surgery.
Thuy B Tran, Gautam Malhotra, Marianne Razavi, Karen Clark, Matthew Loscalzo, Laura Kruper, Mustafa Raoof, Yanghee Woo, Vijay Trisal, Yuman Fong, Laleh Melstrom> ;Annals of Surgery. 2022 Oct 1 - Join now to see all
Journal Articles
ERα-Mediated Cell Cycle Progression Is an Important Requisite for CDK4/6 Inhibitor Response in HR+ Breast Cancer
Joanne Mortimer, Laura Kruper, Raju Pillai, George Somlo, Yuan Yuan, OncotargetThe Decision to Undergo Prophylactic Mastectomy and Subsequent Satisfaction: The patient perspectivePartners’ Clinic: An innovative gender strengths-based intervention...
Bitz C, Clark K, Vito C, Kruper L, Ituarte PHG, Loscalzo M, Psycho-Oncology, 1/1/2014Life expectancy after curative-intent treatment of breast cancer: Impact on long-term follow-up care
Arrington A, Goldstein L, Kruper L, Vito C, Yim JH, Chen SL, Am J Surg, 1/1/2014- Join now to see all
Books/Book Chapters
Practical Gynecologic Oncology
Chapter: Breast disease
Kruper L, Giuliano AEEditors: Berek JS, Hacker, NF.Williams & Wilkins, PhiladelphiaEdition 5th,2009Multidisciplinary Treatment and Management of Cancer in the Elderly
Chapter: Malignant Melanoma and non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Kruper L, Schuchter LEditors: Muss HB, Hunter CP, and Johnson KA.Taylor & Franci Group, New York2006The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical Science Study Guide
Chapter: The Breast
Kruper L, Tchou JEditors: Kaiser LR.Lippincott, PhiladelphiaEdition 2nd,2005- Join now to see all
Abstracts/Posters
Partner’s Clinic: Feasibility of Psychosocial Intervention for Newly-diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients and Their Partners Prior to Initial Consultation at an NCCN Cance...
Vito C, Bitz C, Clark K, Kruper L, Chen S, Loscalzo M, American College of Surgeons Southern California Chapter Annual Meeting, Santa Barbara, CA, 1/1/2014Improved Survival with Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy
Kauffmann R, Nelson R, Smith D, Chen S, Vito C, Yim J, Kruper L, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2014Lymph Node Ratio is a Prognostic Indicator of Overall Survival for Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Miller M, Ottesen R, Niland J, Kruper L, Chen S, Vito C, Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, 1/1/2014- Join now to see all
Lectures
2013 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: Review and Commentary
Duarte, CA - 1/1/2014The A to Z’s of Breast Cancer Prevention
Pasadena, CA - 1/1/2014COPING TOGETHER: Supporting Women Undergoing Cancer Event
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Press Mentions
5 Ways to Promote Healthy Breasts, Find Problems Early, and Prevent CancerFebruary 18th, 2022
Is Radiation Therapy Overused in Breast Cancer Care?March 14th, 2017
Self-Exam of Breast Should Be ThoroughNovember 11th, 2016
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