Contact:
Deborah Coble
Director of Corporate Communications
901-683-0055 x 1312
dcoble@westclinic.com

MEMPHIS, TN- July 16, 2010 The West Clinic is pleased to welcome Jason C. Chandler, MD, to its team of Medical Oncologists/Hematologists. As the Mid-South’s leader in cancer care for over 30 years, the addition of Dr. Chandler further underscores the clinic’s commitment to provide the highest quality cancer care for patients in the Mid-South and North Mississippi areas. Dr. Chandler will see patients at The West Clinic’s Southaven and Humphreys locations.

“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Chandler to The West Clinic family,” states Lee S. Schwartzberg, MD, Medical Director. “His expertise, compassion, and dedication to patient-centered care make him an excellent choice to join our team. Jason’s outstanding performance as a resident and fellow at top hematology/oncology training programs has prepared him to handle the entire spectrum of blood and cancer related disorders.”

A native Memphian, Dr. Chandler attended Christian Brothers University where he received a degree in electrical engineering. He went on to pursue a career in medicine and attended the University Of Tennessee School Of Medicine, receiving his Medical Degree in 2003. Dr. Chandler also completed his postdoctoral training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University Of Tennessee School Of Medicine. During his medical rotations he had the opportunity to meet and work with Drs. Lee Schwartzberg and Arnel Pallera.

Dr. Chandler went on to receive a fellowship in Medical Oncology/Hematology at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus where he concentrated on leukemia research and immunology. With a strong research interest, Dr. Chandler has co-authored several articles appearing in peer-reviewed publications and presented nationally.

Dr. Chandler and his family are pleased to be back in the area. He and his wife, also a native Memphian, have four children. He is looking forward to working with The West Clinic’s team and caring for cancer patients in his home town.

For additional information please contact Deborah Coble, Director of Corporate Communications, 901-683-0055 x 1312 or visit www.westclinic.com.