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Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD

Executive Director, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

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Highlights

  • LBBC Medical Advisory Board member
  • Board-certified radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of hematologic and breast malignancies
  • A sought-after health equity consultant
  • Co-host of 3 Black Docs podcast

Connect with Dr. Winkfield

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Dr. Karen Winkfield grew up on Long Island, NY and is a graduate of Binghamton University. She earned her MD and PHD degrees from Duke University and completed her training in radiation oncology at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Winkfield is a board-certified radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of hematologic and breast malignancies.

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An expert in health policy and community engaged research, she is a sought-after health equity consultant whose goal is to create sustainable institutional change while empowering individuals, families and communities to advocate for their right to health and well-being.

Dr. Winkfield was recently appointed Executive Director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance. She enjoys travel and fine dining. Dr. Winkfield also cohosts 3 Black Docs, a weekly podcast dedicated to educating the community about health and health disparities in an approachable and entertaining way.

Learn more about Dr. Winkfield on her website and listen to her podcast, 3 Black Docs.

 

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There are so many ways to equalize cancer care among underserved communities, as long as we’re willing to partner with them and not be seen as an outside entity.

Dr. Karen Winkfield, The ASCO Post

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Experience & Accolades

Expertise

  • Radiation Oncology

Education

Experience

Awards and Distinctions

Professional Memberships and Board Positions

Publications

In the Media

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Contributions

Preparing for breast cancer radiation therapy on the left side with Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD

03/30/21 | BY: Karen Winkfield

LBBC conversation with radiation oncologist Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD, about the importance of protecting the heart during radiation therapy, and the technology and techniques that have been developed to make radiation therapy safe.

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 | 17 Min. Read |

What you need to know about breast cancer, with “3 Black Docs”

09/23/20 | BY: Tiffany Avery, Zanetta Lamar, Karen Winkfield

Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD; Tiffany Avery, MD, MPH; and Zanetta Lamar, MD, are the hosts of “3 Black Docs,” a weekly podcast where they explore health, community, and life over cocktails. In this interview, they discuss the basics of breast cancer for Black women. Available as video, audio, and in a transcript.

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 | 60 Min. Read |