Robert L. Elliott, M.D., Ph.D.
Robert L Elliott M.D., Ph.D., D. Sci., is a native of Greenville, Mississippi. He is a pioneer in early detection and treatment of breast cancer. He has over 50 years of experience and started one of the country’s first center’s dedicated to overall breast health. He has devoted his medical practice and research to finding the cure not just for breast cancer, but for all cancers. He understands the psychological impact that cancer can have on patients and their families and is committed to walking each patient through their journey. Through his years of cancer research, he has used innovative treatments to prolong the life of many cancer patients.
He attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where he received his M.D. in 1961. He then attended LaSalle University where he received his Ph.D. in 1994, then receiving his D. Sci. (h.c.) in 2009 from Delta State University.
Dr. Elliott has completed many post graduate programs and has many appointments, awards and belongs to several honor societies. Dr. Elliott belongs to over 40 organizations and has completed 9 exhibits. He has over 90 papers published with over 150 abstracts, is included in 3 different book chapters, published a book called Breast Cancer- Anger at the Enemy. He is also named in 6 patents.