Breast surgeon joins New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care

Press release:

Breast Surgeon Joins New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 11, 2017 – New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care is proud to welcome Board Certified Surgeon Marilee McGinness, M.D. to its Asheville women’s care center.

Dr. McGinness has been specializing in breast surgery for the past 10 years. She earned her medical degree from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and went on to complete her internship and residency training in general surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. From there she joined a general surgery practice in Lawrence, Kansas. During two of those years, she was Chief of Surgery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Prior to joining New Horizon’s Women’s Cancer Care, Dr. McGinness was an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center, teaching residents and students while providing high-quality patient care.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. McGinness to our treatment team,” says Nathan Williams, M.D., Medical Director of New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care. “Her expertise in breast surgery will help us continue to accomplish our goal of providing high-quality healthcare for women in our community.”

In addition to her many accomplishments, Dr. McGinness also has several professional associations, including the American Board of Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. In her free time, she enjoys being active, sewing, riding her bike and playing concert piano (she has a degree in Piano from Oral Robert’s University).

New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care’s mission is not only to diagnose and treat breast and gynecologic cancers, but also to create a caring environment through words, actions and services. The practice offers personalized care and integrated treatment plans in a comfortable environment where patients and loved ones can focus on healing.

New Horizons Women’s Cancer Care, a division of Radiation Therapy Associates of Western North Carolina, P.A., is located at 20 Medical Park Drive, Asheville, NC 28803.

For more information about our services, visit 21co.com or call (828) 274-7502.

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21st Century Oncology is the largest global, physician led provider of Integrated Cancer Care services. The company offers a comprehensive range of cancer treatment services, focused on delivering academic quality, cost-effective patient care in personal and convenient settings. As of September 30, 2016, the Company operated 180 treatment centers, including 144 centers located in 17 U.S. states and 36 centers located in seven countries in Latin America. The company holds market-leading positions in most of its domestic local markets and abroad.