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Melissa Johnson

Oncology

Melissa Johnson, MD

Nashville, TN

Melissa Johnson, M.D., is a board-certified medical oncologist and the director of lung cancer research at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. As director of lung cancer research, Dr. Johnson leads the lung cancer clinical trial portfolio across the Sarah Cannon research network. In her role, Dr. Johnson focuses on early phase drug development and leads the solid tumor immune effector cellular therapy program at Sarah Cannon. She also currently serves as the chair of the Cancer Committee at TriStar

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22+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • board-certified medical oncologist and the director of lung cancer research at Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Education & Training

  • medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2022-2026 (5 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Medical Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Colorectal CancerLung CancerImmunotherapyPrecision OncologyChemotherapyTargeted Therapy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Experience

22+ years in practice