West Cancer Center & Research Institute is proud to be recognized for excellence across nearly every aspect of cancer care. Our numerous premier accreditations reflect a continued commitment to meeting the highest national standards for quality, safety, clinical expertise, research, and patient-centered care.
ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI)
An oncologist-led, practice-based quality assessment and improvement program. West Cancer Center was one of the first 16 practices nationwide to receive this recognition.
American College of Radiology (ACR)
West Cancer Center’s Diagnostic Radiology Department is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for patient diagnostic procedures including computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
West Clinic Pharmacy is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with a comprehensive set of national standards. By choosing a healthcare provider that has achieved ACHC accreditation, you can take comfort in knowing that you will receive the highest quality of care.
APEx
APEx is the practice accreditation program from the world’s premier radiation oncology society. West Cancer Center’s Radiation Oncology Department is proud to obtain this accreditation as one of only 49 centers in the country, and as the only cancer center in the state of Tennessee.
Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center is accredited by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for mammography procedures. The FDA requires all healthcare facilities offering mammography screenings to conduct a full-field digital mammography (FFDM) soft copy image review as a condition for approval.
American College of Radiology (ACR)
Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center has been named a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Our Breast Center has also been accredited by ACR in mammography, ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy.
American Society of Breast Surgeons
All of our Margaret West Comprehensive Breast Center surgeons are accredited through the American Society of Breast Surgeons. The American Society of Breast Surgeons is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for those who seek excellence in the care of breast patients.
CAP
Our West Cancer Center Histology Lab has received CAP Accreditation, which recognizes laboratories that exceed national standards, bolstering patient care and safety. CAP accredited laboratories maintain accuracy of test results, ensure accurate patient diagnoses, and meet required standards from CLIA, FDA and OSHA.
OncLive
OncLive is the official website for the Oncology Specialty Group, which publishes OncologyLive, Urologists in Cancer Care, Oncology Business Management, andOncology Nursing News. West Cancer Center is a proud partner in providing oncology professionals with the resources and information they need to provide the best patient care.
Caris Life Services
By combining and analyzing vast quantities of genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic data, Caris has created one of the largest, most comprehensive multimodal databases of molecular and clinical outcomes data in the world. This wealth of information — and the actionable insights it unlocks for healthcare providers — comprises the foundation of our ability to deliver on the promise of precision medicine.
Guardant Health
Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company dedicated to conquering cancer globally through the power of advanced blood tests, vast data sets, and AI analytics. The company is transforming the continuum of cancer care by unlocking critical genomic and epigenomic insights from non-invasive liquid biopsies and tissue-based tests.
Natera
Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. We aim to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and inform earlier, more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives.