History
William West was a nationally respected oncologist & lead investigator for the National Institutes of Health. Following the loss of his mother to cancer, his mission was to provide world-class cancer treatment in his hometown. In 1979, West's goal became reality and the doors of West Clinic opened. A meeting shortly afterwards cemented West's foundation. Kurt Tauer was a resident assigned to a patient of Dr. West's. They quickly established a partnership that would bring Dr. Tauer back to Memphis after his fellowship at Memorial Sloane-Kettering. Shortly afterwards, Dr. Tauer's neighbor in New York & fellow resident at Memorial Sloane-Kettering, Lee Schwartzberg, would join the two to form a team of physicians dedicated to improving cancer care. Today, West is the region's comprehensive leader in adult cancer care & research. It's groundbreaking research & clinical trials offer patients the most effective, individualized care. It is why patients choose West as their trusted partner.
Specialties
Specializing in: - Physicians & Surgeons, Hematology (Blood) - Physicians & Surgeons, Oncology