
Dr. Jennifer Garst M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC, 27704About
Jennifer L. Garst, MD, is an established thoracic medical oncologist and lung cancer specialist at Duke Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Garst has 23 years of experience in her field and special expertise in thoracic medical oncology and lung cancer. She received her medical degree in 1991 at The Medical College of Georgia and then completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and her fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Garst is board certified in medical oncology with the American Board of Internal Medicine and is also a professional member of the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina.
Education and Training
MD at the Medical College of Georgia
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International Public Speaking -
- Professor and Guest Lecturer -
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loving what she does.
Hobbies / Sports
- Yoga
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of Clinical Oncology
Dr. Jennifer Garst M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 4101 N Roxboro St
4101 N Roxboro St -Durham, NC 27704Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704WAKEMED, RALEIGH CAMPUSl
3000 NEW BERN AVE RALEIGH NC 27610WAKEMED, CARY HOSPITALl
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD CARY NC 27518