Gretchen C. Edwards, MD

Dr. Gretchen Edwards is a board-certified Surgical Oncologist specializing in Breast, Gastric, and Melanoma Cancer Surgeries born and raised in Nashville, TN. She received her Medical Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her Residency also at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Edwards completed a surgical oncology Residency at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and returned home to Nashville to live near family and practice medicine at Sarah Cannon Cancer at

Dr. Edwards specializes in surgical treatment of cancer using the most advanced technology available to improve patient outcomes. Cancer diagnoses are often sudden and overwhelming for both patients and their families. We live in an era of rapidly emerging technology and it is Dr. Edward's role to provide not only a tailored surgical plan but also hope and optimism during the entire journey of care. Dr. Edwards firmly believes in the equality of care and demand that every patient be treated with the greatest regard and compassion. Through mutual respect and understanding, she works to cultivate long term care relationships with patients and their families.