The West Clinic Joins Cancer Clinics of Excellence

Memphis, TN/Feb 11th – The West Clinic, a world-class center of excellence in oncology, hematology, radiology and other advanced medical care, joined Cancer Clinics of Excellence, the nation’s only practice-owned and physician-driven network of community oncologists. The announcement was made by Lee S. Schwartzberg, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer for The West Clinic, during the 5th Annual Community Oncology Conference held Feb. 5-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Schwartzberg served as the conference’s Chairman.

According to Schwartzberg, “The goals of The West Clinic and CCE to improve patient care are in complete synergy. We believe our membership in CCE will extend the measurable benefits of evidence-based medicine in our practice. CCE’s proprietary Evidence-based Treatment Protocols are the foundation of practicing evidence-based medicine across the continuum of care in oncology.”

West Clinic has been a leader in the quality movement in oncology, developing clinical pathways and partnering with payers to ensure consistency of treatment across many different cancer types. “CCE shares the same values as The West Clinic,” Schwartzberg added. “We are enthusiastic to partner with other like-minded practices to extend the national movement in highest quality cancer care.”

With the addition of The West Clinic, CCE will now comprise nearly 10% of all community-based medical oncologists. CCE’s network of community-based oncology practices treats over 200,000 patients annually, and its members work diligently to address the challenges facing community-based oncologists nationwide.

About The West Clinic
The West Clinic is the region’s premier provider of interdisciplinary cancer care with specialty providers in medical oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology, diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, endocrinology, rheumatology, pain & palliative care, internal medicine, and psychology with eight clinics in Memphis, the Mid-South, and North Mississippi. www.westclinic.com

About Cancer Clinics of Excellence, LLC
Cancer Clinics of Excellence is the nation’s only practice-owned and physician driven network that empowers oncologists to deliver proven, evidence-based treatment in community settings while ensuring the performance of their practices. For more information, visit us at www.cce.us.com.

For additional information please contact Deborah coble, 901-683-0055 ext. 1312.