Vanderbilt Neuroendocrine

Our mission

To provide the best multidisciplinary care to patients with neuroendocrine disease, using the most modern diagnostic and treatment technologies in a collaborative research environment.

Message from the directors

At the Vanderbilt Neuroendocrine Center, we have the tools to care for people fighting neuroendocrine cancer. Our most important resource is our expert multidisciplinary neuroendocrine team. Representatives from 9 departments dedicated to neuroendocrine diseases discuss cases and draw on ideas from all aspects of the patient. We also take patient care back to the lab to learn more about these tumors. This can lead to new methods of imaging or treatment.

Our team philosophy is to tailor treatments to each patient's needs. We always strive for a cure when possible, but disease control is also important to help patients who have been told there are “no other options." We also offer a place of care and comfort for those looking for expert advice. We will work with you and your doctor to meet a long-term strategy for symptom control, tumor treatment and follow-up.

Many leaders at Vanderbilt have shared the vision for this center. We recognize the growing number of people diagnosed with the disease and their very special needs. If you think Vanderbilt can help, please contact us. Our doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners are here to provide a home for all your care.

Eric Liu, M.D. Director, Director of Surgical Services
Ronald Walker, M.D. Director of Imaging Services
Jeff Clanton, RD Director of Radiopharmacy