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This past Thursday, Total Health Conferencing hosted a conference for Updates in GI and Breast Cancers. This educational event gathered oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practitioners, and nurses to focus on the latest advancements in GI cancer and breast cancer care. Thank you to our very own Dr. Axel Grothey and Dr. Gregory Vidal for serving as… Read more »
Celebrating Volunteers Volunteers are the heart of our network, and we’re celebrating them all month long! While Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 20th -26th, we’re hoping you can help us say THANK YOU by leaving sweet notes at our Germantown, Midtown, and Desoto clinics all month long. Please join us in showing our many thanks… Read more »
🚨 The Hologram Doctor Will See You Now! 🚨 West Cancer Center & Research Institute was featured in The Wall Street Journal for our groundbreaking use of Proto hologram technology! This innovation is transforming how we connect with patients in rural areas, eliminating long commutes for those in Corinth, MS, and Paris, TN, while ensuring… Read more »
We are proud to share that our very own Dr. Sylvia Richey has been featured in Castle Connolly’s Top Doctor Spotlights! This article highlights her compassionate, integrative approach to breast cancer care, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole patient—not just the disease. Dr. Richey’s dedication to advancing patient care is an inspiration to us… Read more »
We are proud to announce that West Gynecologic Surgeon, Dr. Ben Abdu, has been recognized for his remarkable achievements in robotic-assisted surgeries! Dr. Abdu was honored with a Surgeon of Excellence award this morning from Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis, Tennessee’s 1st Center of Robotic Excellence in Surgery! Robotic-assisted surgeries offer benefits including: Smaller incisions… Read more »
At Lifesigns, we believe that prevention is the key to a healthier future. Dr. Leah Tonkin, MD, MBA, DipABLM, is leading the charge in lifestyle medicine, helping patients build long-term wellness through small, meaningful changes. In a recent feature with Memphis Health+Fitness Magazine, Dr. Tonkin shares how she empowers patients to take control of… Read more »
We are so proud to announce that 7 of our physicians have been recognized as “Exceptional Women in Medicine” by Castle Connolly, and highlighted in The The Memphis Flyer! This honor celebrates their unwavering commitment, compassionate care, and dedication to advancing patient outcomes and clinical excellence across the MidSouth area. These remarkable ladies continue to… Read more »
Celebrating Top Doctors Our network is proud to announce that 43 of our physicians have been recognized as 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors! This honor reflects their dedication to providing cutting-edge care, advancing cancer research, and delivering compassionate support to our patients every step of the way. Our West family is so grateful to have… Read more »
Upcoming Event: Lecture on Compassion Fatigue & Burnout 💙 In partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and funded by West Cancer Foundation, we invite healthcare professionals to a special event honoring Bernie Crook, one of our most respected oncology nurses. 🩺 Topic: “Understanding Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Among Nursing Professionals” 👩⚕️ Featured… Read more »
We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Michael Farmer as our new Medical Director of Radiation Oncology here at West! Dr. Farmer has been a pivotal part of our team since 2014, bringing expertise in Breast and GYN cancers, pioneering advanced treatment programs, and reducing procedure times to improve patient outcomes. A leader in his field, he’s also… Read more »