Our name honors Dr. William H. West, a renowned oncologist and cancer researcher whose groundbreaking work has transformed cancer care in Memphis, across the nation and around the world. Motivated by the loss of his mother to breast cancer, Dr. West dedicated his life to advancing cancer treatment and research. In 1979, he founded West Clinic in Memphis, naming it in tribute to his mother and her courageous battle. His small clinic grew to become a beacon of world-class care and innovation, inspiring hope locally and globally.