Dr. Eric Winer, MD

Dr. Eric Winer is an internationally recognized medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer. Since February 1, 2022, he has been Director of Yale Cancer Center and President and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Before joining Yale, he led the Breast Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. He has led and collaborated on clinical trials that changed the care of patients with breast cancer.

Eric Winer Profile

• Full Name: Eric P. Winer, MD
• Specialty: Breast cancer, medical oncology
• Institution: Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital
• Positions: Director, Yale Cancer Center; President and Physician-in-Chief, Smilow Cancer Hospital; Deputy Dean for Cancer Research, Yale School of Medicine
• Academic Title: Alfred Gilman Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology
• Primary Listed Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Education & Training

• Undergraduate and Medical Degree: Yale College and Yale School of Medicine (MD, 1983)
• Residency: Internal medicine and chief residency, Yale New Haven Hospital
• Fellowship: Hematology and oncology, Duke University School of Medicine
• Prior Positions: Duke faculty (1989-1997); Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (1997-2021)

Clinical Focus

Dr. Winer’s public biographies describe expertise across all stages and subtypes of breast cancer, including:

• Breast cancer treatment for all stages and subtypes
• Clinical trial leadership
• Translational and basic breast cancer research
• Team-based cancer research and care

Practice Locations

Yale Cancer Center / Smilow Cancer Hospital

35 Park Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Eric Winer specialize in?

Dr. Winer is a medical oncologist and clinical researcher specializing in breast cancer.

What leadership roles does Dr. Winer hold?

He is Director of Yale Cancer Center, President and Physician-in-Chief of Smilow Cancer Hospital, and Deputy Dean for Cancer Research at Yale School of Medicine.

Has Dr. Winer led national organizations?

Yes. He was President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) from 2022 to 2023 and Chair of its Board from 2023 to 2024.

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