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About Meredith S Pelster, MD
Biography
Dr. Pelster joined Sarah Cannon in 2021. She sees patients with gastrointestinal as well as head and neck malignancies at SCRI Oncology Partners in Nashville, TN. She also serves as associate director and co-chair of the executive committee for GI cancer research program for the SCRI network. She serves as the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials at SCRI Oncology Partners. Trials that she has been involved with have been published in New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Cli
Care Philosophy
Dr. Pelster aims to provide both personalized and cutting-edge care to her patients. She believes each cancer patient is unique, requiring an individualized care plan. She also believes that all patients should have the opportunity to be a part of clinical trials to have access to the newest cancer treatments. As a disease sub-specialist, she strives to offer compassionate care that is always up-to-date.
Specialties
- Hematology - Board Certified
- Internal Medicine - Board Certified
Affiliations
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center
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Credentials and Education
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate Degree
2009
Doctor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Medical School
2013
Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation
Graduate Degree
2017
Northwestern University—McGaw Medical Center
Internship
2016
Northwestern University—McGaw Medical Center
Residency
2016
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Fellowship
2021