
Derrick Wayne Spell MD FACP
Breast Cancer
Partner at Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center4950 Essen Lane Suite 500Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone+1 225-214-6751
Fax+1 225-214-6759
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Summary
- Dr. Derrick Spell is an oncologist with a subspecialty in breast cancer, operating in Baton Rouge, LA. He completed his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution and a fellowship in Medical Oncology at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. He serves as a Consulting Physician at Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Woman's Hospital, holds a position in private practice as a partner at Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates, and previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Earl K Long Medical Center. Dr. Spell has published research on breast cancer and related radiotherapy and MRI studies. His clinical trials focus on treatments for breast cancer, particularly in neoadjuvant therapy and risk stratification. He has received several honors, including QOPI Certification and recognition as a Best Doctor.
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsFellowship, Medical Oncology, 2000 - 2002
Louisiana State University School of Medicine (Baton Rouge)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1997
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 1998 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- QOPI Certified Practice American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2010-2020
- Best Doctor Best Doctors, 2007-2020
- District 1 School Board Member East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, 2007-2010
Clinical Trials
- S1207 Hormone Therapy With or Without Everolimus in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 12
- MRI and Gene Expression in Diagnosing Patients With Ductal Breast Cancer In Situ Start of enrollment: 2015 Mar 25
- Platinum in Treating Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 20
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Radiotherapy With a 12-Gene Expression Assay for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Seema A Khan, Justin Romanoff, Constantine Gatsonis, Habib Rahbar, Ruth Carlos
JAMA Oncology. 2025-12-01 - 3 citationsMRI-based Radiomic Features for Risk Stratification of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ in a Multicenter Setting (ECOG-ACRIN E4112 Trial).Kalina P Slavkova, Ruya Kang, Anum S Kazerouni, Debosmita Biswas, Vivian Belenky
Radiology. 2025-04-01 - 8 citationsAssociation Between Surgery Preference and Receipt in Ductal Carcinoma In Situ After Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An Ancillary Study of the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Res...Soudabeh Fazeli, Bradley S Snyder, Ilana F Gareen, Constance D Lehman, Seema A Khan
JAMA Network Open. 2022-05-02
Authored Content
- The Bite-Sized Guide to Getting Right-SizedFebruary 2019
Press Mentions
When He Popped the Button on His Coat, Dr. Derrick Spell Knew It Was Time to Lose Weight. 80 Pounds Later, He Explains How in His New BookAugust 11th, 2019
Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates Recertified for Cancer CareMarch 27th, 2017
Abstract p3-02-12: Impact of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Conversion from Wide Local Excision to Mastectomy in Patients with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: First Results from the ECOG-ACRIN 4112 Prospective StudyFebruary 20th, 2017
Committees
- Member, Woman's Hospital Breast Cancer Leadership Team 2009 - Present
- Member, Woman's Hospital Institutional Review Board 2007 - Present
- Member, Our Lady of the Lake Colorectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Team 2008 - 2012
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- German
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