Dr. Heather Wakelee

MD – Thoracic Oncologist

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Dr. Heather Wakelee

MD, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine
Residency in Internal Medicine, UCSF Medical Center
Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Stanford University

Current Role At Neovita

Dr. Heather Wakelee serves as a Thoracic Oncologist at NeoVita Oncology, specializing in the treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. She leads clinical trials and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment strategies for patients.

Expertise & Specialization

• Lung cancer and thoracic malignancies
• Clinical trial design and implementation
• Personalized oncology treatment strategies
• Multidisciplinary care coordination

Memberships & Affiliation

•International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Biography

Dr. Heather Wakelee earned her MD from UCSF School of Medicine, completed her residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF Medical Center, and a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Stanford University. At NeoVita Oncology, she leads clinical trials and develops personalized treatment strategies for patients with lung and other thoracic cancers.

Career highlights & Achievements

Dr. Wakelee is recognized for her contributions to lung cancer research, particularly in the areas of targeted therapies and immunotherapy. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and serves as a principal investigator in several clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for patients with thoracic cancers. Her work bridges the gap between laboratory research and clinical application, translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments.