Bradley G. Somer MD

Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Brad Somer, a medical oncologist in Memphis, Tennessee, is the President of the West Cancer Center and Research Institute, where he has practiced since 2002 after completing his fellowship training in hematology/oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He is one of the leaders of the most renowned multi-disciplinary comprehensive cancer center servicing the mid-south.  He also serves as an assistant professor of hematology/oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Dr. Somer, is actively involved in clinical research in the gastrointestinal/genitourinary clinical trials program. He also serves on the NCCN panel for kidney cancer.

Dr. Somer earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, with a Distinction in Research. He completed his internship and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. While at the University of Pennsylvania, he served as assistant editor of OncoLink, a leading and award-winning cancer information website.  He received his MBA at U Mass Amherst with a healthcare focus in conjunction with the American Association of Physician Leadership.   

Positions:

Assistant Professor, Hematology/Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Senior Partner, West Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee

Degrees:

MD: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York

Postgraduate Training:

Fellowship (hematology/oncology):University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clinical Interests:

Genitourinary cancer