Dr. Nancy D. Perrier

Nancy Perrier, MD, FACS, is a tenured surgical oncologist and a Ruth and Walter Sterling Endowed professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she leads the Section of Surgical Endocrinology as chief and is associate medical director of the Multidisciplinary Endocrine Center. The section sees a high volume of patients and is regarded for excellent outcomes, nationally funded research, a top tier fellowship and is the hub of training endocrine surgery for fellows in Surgical Oncology, Surgical Endocrinology, Endocrine Neoplasia and General Surgery from several institutions. In addition, with Dr. Perrier at the helm, the program has grown to include multidisciplinary translational research platforms and international research trainees who extend onto productive academic and clinical surgical careers. The investigative and translation efforts have led to the development of robust multidisciplinary platforms for sporadic and hereditary endocrine neoplasias. The team has brought together an international collaborative group with the aim of identifying prognostic factors and novel therapeutics for personalized care. 

Dr. Perrier’s scholarly works, comprising more than 360 peer reviewed publications and 42 book chapters, are largely related to her international expertise in endocrine surgery, interest in value of care and best care algorithms. Dr Perrier has received a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Rice University’s Graduate School of Business. She is highly regarded among her peers for clinical excellence, integrity, initiative, effectiveness and leadership skills. She serves in multiple capacities at MD Anderson- including value initiatives. She is a Master Surgeon Educator, Governor of the American College of Surgeons. Nationally, her influence extends across multiple organizations where she has served on the board.