Karen Marie Winkfield MD PhD
Breast Cancer, Hematologic Malignancies
Professor of Radiation Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-936-2000
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Education & Training
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2006 - 2010
Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2021 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2005 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2006 - 2019
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Clinical Trials
- Proton Radiation for Lymphoma Involving Mediastinum Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
- Topical Keratin in Treating Radiation Dermatitis in Patients With Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2018 Mar 26
- Study of KeraStat Cream for Radiation Dermatitis During Head and Neck Radiotherapy Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 27
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Burden of Insurance Prior Authorization on Cancer Care: A Review of Evidence From Radiation Oncology.Jayden Gracie, Rachel Jimenez, Karen M Winkfield
Advances in Radiation Oncology. 2025-01-01 - 2 citationsThe Bidirectional Engagement and Equity (BEE) Research Framework to Guide Community-Academic Partnerships: Developed From a Narrative Review and Diverse Stakeholder Pe...Jennifer Cunningham-Erves, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble, LaNese Campbell, Bishop Calvin Barlow, Claudia Barajas
Health Expectations. 2024-08-01 - Policy Priorities in Cancer Care for Transgender People.Alicia C Smart, Michael J Yunes, Karen M Winkfield
JAMA Oncology. 2024-06-01
Press Mentions
Expanding Clinical Trial Access Amid DEI ChallengesMarch 2nd, 2025- Bringing Lung Cancer Care to Patients Where They LiveOctober 11th, 2024
- Year in Review 2022: Achievements, Milestones Abounded During the Past YearDecember 15th, 2022
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Grant Support
- (2/3) MMC, VICC, and TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer DisparitiesVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER2011–2026
- (2/3) MMC, VICC, and TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer DisparitiesVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER2011–2026
- (2/3) MMC, VICC, and TSU: Partners in Eliminating Cancer DisparitiesVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER2011–2026
Committees
- Member, Committee on Appropriateness Criteria, Expert Panel on Radiation Oncology - Lymphoma, American College of Radiology 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
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