Dr. George W. Sledge Jr., MD

Dr. George W. Sledge Jr. is a medical oncologist trained in internal medicine and medical oncology who has devoted his career to the biology and treatment of breast cancer. He is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Caris Life Sciences, which he joined in October 2022.

Before Caris, he was Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and served as Chief of the Division of Oncology from 2013 to 2020.

George Sledge Jr. Profile

• Full Name: George W. Sledge Jr., MD
• Specialty: Medical oncology; breast cancer
• Current Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Caris Life Sciences
• Previous Roles: Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Oncology, Stanford University (2013-2020); Ballve-Lantero Professor of Oncology, Indiana University
• National Leadership: Past President, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Publications: More than 390 scientific publications

Education & Training

• Training: Internal medicine and medical oncology
• Committee Leadership: Chair, ECOG Breast Cancer Committee (2003-2010)
• Advisory Roles: Member, FDA Oncology Drug Advisory Committee; NCI Clinical Trials Advisory Board
• Awards: BCRF Jill Rose Award; Komen Brinker Award; San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium William L. McGuire Award; ASCO Gianni Bonadonna Award

Clinical Focus

Public biographies describe Dr. Sledge’s work in:

• Breast cancer biology and treatment
• Clinical trial design and leadership
• Precision oncology and molecular profiling
• Medical affairs, research, and medical education

Practice Locations

Caris Life Sciences

Industry role. A patient practice address is not listed in his public biography.

Insurance

Insurance participation varies by location and can change. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. George Sledge Jr.’s specialty?

Dr. Sledge is a medical oncologist who has focused his career on breast cancer.

Where does Dr. Sledge work now?

He is Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Caris Life Sciences. He was previously at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Is Dr. Sledge currently seeing patients?

His public biography describes a corporate medical leadership role. Patients should confirm directly whether he is accepting patients.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Caris Life Sciences.