PHYSICIANS
A. Earle Weeks, M.D. | Donald S. Gravenor, M.D. | Suhail M. Obaji, M.D. | Dennis P. Morgan, M.D.
William K. Walsh, M.D. | Paschal Wilson, M.D. | Margaret Gore, M.D. | David Sullivan, M.D.

PHYSICIANS

A. EARLE WEEKS, M.D.   (top)
Physician and Founder, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: Texas A&M University
• Medical School: University of Texas Medical School
• Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Texas affiliated hospitals
• Fellowships: Department of Medical Oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Department of Hematology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Board Certified in Hematology

Dr. Weeks founded the Family Cancer Center with the understanding that cancer affects the whole family. Having practiced in the fields of Medical Oncology and Hematology for nearly 20 years, Dr. Weeks is dedicated to working with cancer patients to ensure that their treatment includes services and programs that help their family and friends establish a community of care and support.

With the goal of providing cutting edge medical care, Dr. Weeks is making a major commitment to participate in Phase II and Phase III clinical trials in a formal manner and the Family Cancer Center currently employs two full-time oncology nurses and data-managers devoted to clinical cancer research.

Dr. Weeks is the married father of two teenagers and, when time permits, his extra-medical passion is running—and not just down the hospital corridors. Dr. Weeks has completed sixteen marathon races with a goal to run in every state in the union.  Dr. Weeks is married to Dr. Melissa Hudson, a professor of Pediatric Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  She has published numerous articles mostly concerned with Hodgkin's Disease and late effects of chemotherapy.

DONALD S. GRAVENOR, M.D.   (top)
Physician and Principal Investigator, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: McGill University (Montréal, Québec)
• Medical School: McGill University
• Internship and Residency: Jewish General Hospital, McGill University
• Fellowship: Hematology and Medical Oncology, McGill University affiliated hospitals
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Board Certified in Hematology

Dr. Gravenor joined the Family Cancer Center in 2000 and brings to the group a strong background in medical research. He has served as the principal investigator in over 20 Phase 3 clinical trials.  He is also an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is on two national committees.

Dr. Gravenor was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada and is the married father of four children. Outside of spending time with his family or involved with his medical practice, Dr. Gravenor enjoys hockey, roller blading and is a big computer fan.

SUHAIL M. OBAJI, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: Al-Okowe College (Aleppo, Syria)
• Medical School: Aleppo University (Aleppo, Syria)
• Internship and Residency: University of Tennessee, Memphis
• Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, University of Tennessee, Memphis
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Dr. Obaji joined the Family Cancer Center in 2002 having maintained a private practice in the areas of hematology and medical oncology for over a decade, both in Memphis and in Arkansas. His medical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors, anemias, coagulation disorders, as well as platelet and leukocyte diseases. Like his colleagues at the Family Cancer Center, he also has a keen interest in clinical research.

Dr. Obaji was born in Aleppo, Syria.  He is a devoted father of two.  He loves reading, especially political science and history.

DENNIS P. MORGAN, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: University of Mississippi
• Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Internship and Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Fellowships: Medical Oncology at the University of Mississippi
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Dr. Morgan is experienced in cancer care and joined the Family Cancer Center in 2003. Prior to joining the Center, Dr. Morgan practiced with another group in Oxford, Mississippi.

Dr. Morgan is married to LeighAnn Morgan who is the Office Manager of the Center's Oxford location and is also a registered nurse. When he is not volunteering for the University of Mississippi's Lady Rebs basketball team or doing other activities to support his Alma Mater, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, Ryan, Emily and Joshua. You can also catch him at his favorite store, Home Depot or swinging a racket on the tennis court.

WILLIAM K. WALSH, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
• Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis
• Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
• Fellowships: Indianan University
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Board Certified in Hematology

Dr. Walsh joined the Family Cancer Center in 2004.

Dr. Walsh is married to Anne Walsh and they have three daughters; Elizabeth, Eileen and Mary Clare. In his spare time, Dr. Walsh enjoys golfing.

PASCHAL WILSON, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: University of Mississippi, Oxford
• Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center
• Fellowships: Hematology/Oncology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Dr. Wilson joined the Family Cancer Center in 2004. Prior to joining the Center, Dr. Wilson was an Assistant Professor in the Hematology/Oncology Division at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He was a Chief Fellow in Hematology/Oncology at UTSW from 2001 to 2002. Dr. Wilson has a special interest in breast cancer care, although his practice is not limited to that area.

Dr. Wilson is married to Julie Wilson and they have one child, Paschal Wilson, III. Dr. Wilson is a big supporter of the University of Mississippi. During his free time, he can be seen taking his bicycle out for a spin, playing piano, or packing up for a back roads trip.

MARGARET GORE, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: Harvard University
• Medical School: Duke University
• Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Alabama
• Fellowships: University of Alabama
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Board Certified in Hematology

Dr. Gore joined the Family Cancer Center in 2005. She has been in practice in the Memphis area since 1992.

Dr. Gore is especially interested in new and innovative drug technologies. She serves on several medical care committees in the Memphis area, and has served as President of the Tennessee Oncology Practice Society.

Dr. Gore and her husband, Peter Baskind, a Memphis attorney, have two children, David and Abby. In her spare time, Dr. Gore enjoys reading, playing the piano, and riding her horse, Smooch.

DAVID SULLIVAN, M.D.   (top)
Physician, Family Cancer Center

• Undergraduate: University of Mississippi
• Medical School: University of Mississippi
• Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee
• Fellowships: University of Tennessee
• Specialty Boards: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Dr. Sullivan joined the Family Cancer Center in 2005.

Dr. Sullivan is married to Kathleen and they have one child.