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Dr. Joseph Santoso earned his Medical Degree from the University of California – Davis, after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from San Francisco State University. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at the University of California – Davis in Sacramento, California as well as a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care. His interest in caring for patients with cancer led him to complete an additional Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas.

In addition to treating patients at The West Clinic, Dr. Santoso serves as Director and Associate Professor of the Gynecologic Oncology Division, The University of Tennessee, Memphis. He helps train future physicians and has been formally recognized for his excellence in teaching by both his students and by The Association of Professors of Gynecologists & Obstetrics. He seeks to instill a "burning passion to exceed expectations." As part of their training these physicians work with Dr. Santoso in his out patient clinic seeing patients.

Patients, nurses and students describe Dr. Santoso as being compassionate and kind-hearted. Dr. Santoso has been recognized by Memphis Magazine as one of the "Best Doctors in Memphis”, because of his commitment to patient care.

Dr. Santoso is Board Certified in Gynecologic Oncology, Surgical Critical Care, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. He sees patients at The West Clinic's East Memphis and Midtown locations.

When he is not treating patients or inspiring students, Dr. Santoso enjoys reading a variety of subjects – most recently on Mahatma Gandhi. For exercise, he incorporates fast-paced activity into his daily life – just ask anyone who tries to keep up with him!