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West Cancer Foundation Launches Cancer Research Campaign Honoring Memphis Oncology Pioneer — Lee S. Schwartzberg Endowed Research Program Established To Improve Memphis Cancer Research and Care — West Cancer Foundation, which funds research to improve cancer care and provides free cancer services to those in need, today announced the launch of the Lee S…. Read more »
Our West family is so proud to support the annual Think Pink Memphis luncheon! <br> This weekend, Dr. Jason Porter and Dr. Carmel Verrier participated in the expert panel discussion, sharing information about: Screening guidelines Current treatment and surgical options Importance of physical therapy for pre- and post-surgery Resources available across the Mid-South <br> This… Read more »
🏆 20 West physicians have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors 🏆 Castle Connolly’s Top Docs represent the ✨top 7%✨ of all U.S. practicing physicians! Selected through a rigorous process of peer nominations and thorough vetting by a physician-led research team, these doctors are truly top-notch healthcare providers. Their exceptional clinical care, specialty expertise, and… Read more »
Please join us in congratulating 4 of our West physicians for being recognized as The Memphis Flyer‘s 2024 Exceptional Women in Medicine by Castle Connolly! Dr. Sylvia Richey Dr. Courtney Shires Dr. Linda Smiley Dr. Carmel Verrier Their contributions to clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership have made a lasting impact on healthcare… Read more »
Join us at the Bladder/RCC: State of the Science Summit 📅 February 20, 2024 📌 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel-Memphis ⏰ 6 pm – 9pm 👨⚕️ Program Chair: Bradley G. Somer, MD Topics include: – How do you select Frontline Therapy in mUC? – R/R Urothelial Carcinoma: Second Line and Beyond – How do… Read more »
Dr. Jason Porter details groundbreaking research for KRAS-mutant NSCLC during a Targeted Oncology Community Case Forum. 🎉 Explore the CodeBreaK 100 and CodeBreaK 200 studies, showing promising results and insights into new treatment strategies. Read more about the accelerated approval of new treatment options, and their impact on patients’ lives. Let’s revolutionize #LungCancer care together!… Read more »
Dr. Todd Tillmanns has been appointed by TN Governor Bill Lee to serve as a member of the 12-person State of Tennessee’s Board of Medical Examiners! Established in 1901, the Board of Medical Examiners has a primary mission to safeguard the well-being and safety of Tennessee residents. This board plays a critical role in granting… Read more »
We are so excited to announce a new extension of our Care Support Services, thanks to a 5-year partnership with Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) and their Center for Pastoral Wholeness & Chaplaincy Studies. This partnership allows chaplain interns to work closely with our social workers, psychologists, and care support team to identify patients who may… Read more »
An abstract created in partnership with Dr. Gregory Vidal and Dr. Andrea Curry of our West family about Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities has been officially accepted by San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Alongside Rabble Health and the Urban Health Education & Support Services, this team will present methods used to measurably address social determinants of… Read more »
NEW CHECK-IN PROCESS All of our regional sites will begin a new mobile check-in process over the coming weeks, allowing patients to: confirm appointments update/complete registration information submit health surveys make payments securely check-in upon arrival Current patients will receive emails and/or texts a few days before their next appointment with check-in information. This new… Read more »