Steven R Goertz, MD - Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Franklin

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is a leading institution dedicated to the discovery and advancement of cancer treatments, committed to an integrated and patient-focused approach. As one of the 57 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, it leverages collaboration among patients, caregivers, and community stakeholders to enhance the quality of life for those affected by cancer. With a strong emphasis on research innovation, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center hosts various specialized research programs, including those focused on breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and cancer epidemiology. The center actively engages in initiatives aimed at early detection, cancer prevention, and addressing health disparities, reinforcing its mission to turn today's scientific breakthroughs into tomorrow's effective therapies. Generated from the website

BIOGRAPHY Dr. McGehee joined TOA in 2007 after completing a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction under Dr. Richard Hawkins at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. After graduating from Vanderbilt Medical School in 2001, he completed a general surgery internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. Although Dr. McGehee specializes in the arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries and soft tissue disorders of the joints and extremities, he also performs shoulder reconstruction including total shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement. Additionally, he treats many general orthopaedic conditions including fractures and joint pain. He has provided physician coverage for teams at all levels, ranging from high school football to professional baseball. He currently assists in team coverage for Montgomery Bell Academy. A native Tennessean, Dr. McGehee grew up in Nashville and was valedictorian of his high school class at Montgomery Bell Academy. Attending Vanderbilt University as a recipient of the Harold Stirling Vanderbilt Scholarship, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Fine Arts. Dr. McGehee and his wife Paige, also from Nashville, enjoy spending time with their four young daughters.

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