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Scott Borinstein, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Nashville, TN

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Nashville, TN

Pediatric Solid Tumor Oncology

Medical Director, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-936-0605

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2002
  • University of Richmond
    University of RichmondBS, Biology and Chemistry, Cum Laude with Honors, 1990 - 1994
  • University of Richmond
    University of RichmondB.S., Honors Biology, Chemistry, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2005 - 2011
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America (R), Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2015

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Understanding Oncogenic Fusions: Lessons learned from Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor.
    Childress, M., Gupta, A., Lipson, D., Otto, G., Brennan, T., Chung, C.T., Borinstein S.C., Ross, J.S., Stephens, P.J., Miller, V.A., Hornick, J.L., Coffin, C.M, and Lo..., 2015 AACR Annual Meeting, 1/19/2015
  • Identification of Semi-Cryptic and Variant Translocation Partners of RUNX1 gene in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
    Yenamandra, A., Wheeler, F.C., Hollis, A., Zalepa, D., Kapp, M., Richardson, N.C., and Borinstein S.C., 2014 American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting, 1/19/2014
  • Successes and challenges in banking Ewing sarcomas: a report from the Children's oncology group.
    Borinstein S.C., Beeler N., Gorlick, R., Grohar, P.J., Jedlicka P., Krailo, M., Morris, C.D., Siegal, G.P., Lawlor, E.R., and Lessnick, S.L., 2012 Connective Tissue Oncology Society Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Oncology Emergencies 
    1/17/2015
  • Soft Tissue Sarcomas in Children and Adolescents 
    1/14/2015
  • Habits of highly successful academicians: Making Your Grandmother (and Your Department Chair) Proud 
    Vancouver, B.C., Canada - 1/3/2014
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Other

  • 6-year-old boy fighting rare form of cancer 
    Borinstein, S.C., Interviewed on WSMV channel 4, reported by Adrianne Flores
    1/21/2015
  • Junior Faculty Development Program Using Facilitated Peer Mentoring. 
    Cutrer W, Brown R, Fleming G, Simmons J, Borinstein S, Cooper W, Gigante J, MedEdPORTAL
    www.mededportal.org/publication/9905
    1/1/2014
  • CRLF2 Fusions in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 
    Brown V., Borinstein S.C., Friedman D., My Cancer Genome
    www.mycancergenome.com
    1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Gene Variant in African Americans Contributes to Unnecessary Bone Marrow Biopsies
    Gene Variant in African Americans Contributes to Unnecessary Bone Marrow BiopsiesJune 28th, 2021
  • Why Harry Hudson and Kylie Jenner Helped Open a Teen Cancer Lounge in Nashville
    Why Harry Hudson and Kylie Jenner Helped Open a Teen Cancer Lounge in NashvilleJune 17th, 2021
  • Event Celebrates VUMC’s Strong Community Ties
    Event Celebrates VUMC’s Strong Community TiesMay 10th, 2018
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