City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta today welcomes two talented physicians to their team: Dr. Amy Chen, otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon, chief of Surgery and director of Thyroid Oncology; and Dr. Joannie M. Ivory, breast medical oncologist. Together, these board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians will expand the hospital’s disease-specific cancer centers and surgical expertise for the betterment of patient care. 

“We are thrilled to kick off the new year by welcoming highly talented physicians to our team,” shared Dr. Kristin Higgins, chief clinical officer at City of Hope Atlanta. “We carefully selected them both due to their compassionate, patient-centric approach to care; and their specialty skills and perspectives, which will broaden our services and meet the needs of cancer patients in the Southeast.”

Amy Chen, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.

Head and Neck Surgeon and Otolaryngologist Dr. Amy Chenjoins the cancer center as chief of Surgery and director of Thyroid Oncology. Utilizing her specialty expertise in head and neck and thyroid tumors, she will lead the charge in developing a dedicated Thyroid Oncology team for City of Hope Atlanta, Phoenix and Chicago, while broadening access to specialized surgeries and procedures for patients. Dr. Chen brings over three decades of clinical, research and teaching expertise to City of Hope Atlanta. Previously, she served with Emory Healthcare’s Winship Cancer Institute and Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Joannie M. Ivory, M.D., M.S.P.H., M.H.S.

Medical oncologist Dr. Joannie M. Ivory will serve City of Hope Atlanta on the Breast Cancer Center team, utilizing the latest systemic treatments and groundbreaking research to treat all types of breast cancer. With over a dozen honors and awards for her academic acumen, professorship and oncology expertise, as well as a strong interest in research and diverse, equitable patient care, Dr. Ivory brings a rich skillset to the cancer center. Prior to City of Hope Atlanta, Dr. Ivory practiced at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

To learn more about City of Hope Atlanta’s comprehensive cancer services, visit City of Hope’s website or call 855-939-HOPE.