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PHYSICIAN BIOS
Gamini S. Soori, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P., F.R.C.P., C.P.E.
Dr. Soori graduated with honors from the University of Ceylon School of Medicine, in Sri Lanka and completed his Internal Medicine Residency in England. He received his fellowship training in Medical Oncology and Hematology at the University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Soori completed additional training in Hematology and Oncology at the Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital in London, England. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. As the Medical Director of Bergan Mercy Cancer Center, he serves as the Chairman of its Oncology Committee. He is the Principal Investigator of NCI-funded Missouri Valley Cancer Consortium. Dr. Soori is also a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Soori is married to Chandrika Soori, MD and has two children.
Where You Can See Me
Bergan Mercy Medical Building
Midwest Cancer Center - Legacy
Education
Medical Degree (Graduated with Honors) University of Ceylon School of Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka
M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Residencies
Internal Medicine, England
Hematology and Oncology, Institute of Cancer Research & Royal Marsden Hospital, London, U.K.
Fellowships
Medical Oncology and Hematology, University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Medical Management
Clinical Expertise
Solid tumors including breast, colon, lung and others as well as benign and malignant hematological disorders. Special expertise in head and neck cancer, bone marrow/stem cell transplantation and biological therapy of cancer. Actively involved in clinical research with novel agents and national/international co-operative cancer treatment trials.
Instruction
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine
Professional Organizations
Principal Investigator, Missouri Valley Cancer Consortium, NCI-Funded Community Clinical Oncology Program
Member, Head & Neck Cancer Steering Committee, National Cancer Institute
President of Medical Staff, Alegent Bergan Mercy Medical Center, 2004-2006
Medical Director, Alegent Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Chairman, Alegent System Network Cancer Committee, 2005-2007
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Member, American Society of Hematology
Member, American Society for Bone Marrow Transplantation
Fellow, International Society of Biological Therapy
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of London, U.K.
Member, American Medical Association
Member, Nebraska Medical Association
