Glenn J Lesser MD

Summary

• Glenn Lesser, MD, is an oncology specialist based in Winston-Salem, NC, with a subspecialty in neuro-oncology. He completed his fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Johns Hopkins University and his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is currently the Deputy Director of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Louise McMichael Miracle Professor of Cancer Medicine. He is also the contact MPI for the Wake Forest NCORP Research Base. Dr. Lesser has extensive experience in neuro-oncology, general medical oncology and supportive care. His research has been published in various scientific journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Neuro-Oncology and New England Journal of Medicine. He has contributed to over 120 clinical trials focused on novel therapeutics for malignant brain tumors and symptom management issues affecting cancer patients including cancer pain management, cachexia, fatigue and chemotherapy-induced taste disturbances. Dr. Lesser has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors and as a top doctor for cancer by Castle Connolly for the past two decades. He is board certified in Medical Oncology and he holds CMS certifications for meaningful use of electronic health records.