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City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta welcomes two talented leaders to their roster: Alton “AJ” Brooks, Jr., a health care administrator who will serve as Chief Operating Officer; and Tolutope Oyasiji, M.D., who will act as Medical Director of Surgical Oncology and provide surgical care to patients.
“We are excited to expand our cancer center’s leadership with such talented individuals,” shared Jonathan Watkins, president at City of Hope Atlanta. “Our priority is to seek out leaders who provide expert care, align with our values and contribute to our mission to bring hope to those touched by cancer. I’m confident both AJ and Dr. Oyasiji will excel in all areas.”
Alton “AJ” Brooks, Jr.
AJ has served in health care operations and patient services leadership positions for over 15 years. At City of Hope Atlanta, he will oversee daily operations of all departments with the goal of refining processes, establishing more efficient workflows and improving cancer care services in order to provide the best possible experience for patients while cultivating a positive, efficient workplace for staff. Prior to City of Hope Atlanta, AJ served as executive director of Patient Services at Piedmont Healthcare in Fayetteville, where he supported their non-nursing clinical and ancillary departments through administrative and operational guidance that led to strong year-over-year successes.
Tolutope Oyasiji, M.D.
Dr. Tolutope Oyasiji will serve City of Hope Atlanta on the Surgical Oncology team, providing surgical services to patients while also utilizing his nearly three decades of experience to lead the department as Medical Director. A renowned surgeon, Dr. Oyasiji treats multiple cancer types using leading-edge surgical techniques. He has expertise in many minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, as well as complex operations such as cytoreductive surgery and hypothermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedures. Prior to City of Hope Atlanta, Dr. Oyasiji practiced with McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.
To learn more about City of Hope Atlanta’s comprehensive cancer services, visit City of Hope’s website or call (855) 939-HOPE.
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About City of Hope
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.