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Kevin Vest Hired as Deputy Director of Clinical Affairs and Administration

Yale Cancer Center Director, Thomas J. Lynch, Jr., MD, recently named Kevin Vest, PT, MBA, FACHE Deputy Director for Clinical Affairs and Administration.  Mr. Vest joins Yale Cancer Center from Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center (MGHCC) where he served as Administrative Director for Hematology/Oncology and Finance. 

“As Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven continue to expand, Kevin’s experience with oncology service line development, will be integral to our success in the coming years,” Lynch said.  “Most importantly, Kevin began his career as a clinical physical therapist and he brings a deep understanding of patient and family centered care to the Cancer Center.”

In his role as Deputy Director for Clinical Affairs and Administration, Mr. Vest will oversee the management of the clinical operations, finance and administration, research management, clinical trials management, marketing, and strategic planning for Yale Cancer Center.

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to bring my clinical and administrative experience to Yale Cancer at a critical time in the cancer center’s expansion.  I look forward to working with the faculty and staff of the Center as we continually advance cancer care for our patients,” Vest said.

Mr. Vest holds an MBA in healthcare administration from Boston University and a BS in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont. While at MGHCC, he also lectured at Boston University in their Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program.  Mr. Vest began his career in patient care as a physical therapist at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.