Minnesota Oncology is pleased to introduce our new Medical Oncologist and Site Research Leader, Eric Lander, MD

Minnesota Oncology is pleased to announce that Eric Lander, MD has recently joined our Minneapolis clinic.

“I feel humbled and honored to serve my patients and their loved ones as my work life mission. I strive to provide clear information and treatments personalized to everyone I meet based on their health, lifestyle, and goals.

I am also always in search of a brighter future for patients with cancer. As the Site Research Leader for Minnesota Oncology, I coordinate the clinical trials for our practice to bring the newest treatment options for our patients and to advance treatments and find cures for our future generations. It is my goal to get patients back to doing what they want to do the most, whether it is a walk around the lake, dinner with friends, or tending to the garden.”

Dr. Lander received his medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ. He completed his Residency and Fellowship training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Dr. Lander’s areas of special interest include:

• Gastrointestinal cancers
• Early-onset colorectal cancer
• Genitourinary cancers
• Lung cancer
•  Breast cancer
• Lymphoma
• Chronic leukemias
• Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Dr. Lander's medical affiliations include:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Society of Hematology
• ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
• European Society of Medical Oncology
• Fight Colorectal Cancer (nonprofit)
• Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
• Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium

In his spare time, Dr. Lander and his love to travel with their small rescue dog. They spend as much time as possible playing music and enjoying the outdoors with friends.

Appointments with Dr. Lander can be made by calling our Minneapolis Clinic at (612) 884-6300 or you can request an appointment online.