Julia A. Cogburn, MD

As an oncologist, Dr Julia Cogburn is able to share her knowledge about the science of oncology while getting to know her patients and their families. She says the courage, drive and spirit of cancer patients is what initially drew her to the specialty. Dr Cogburn believes it is important to consider clinical trials at every phase of treatment to help build on the successes and dramatic advancements that are providing greater hope to cancer patients. She is excited about the direction of oncology that is looking at individual tumors and each patient's genetic makeup to uncover the best targeted treatment.