DETROIT, Jan. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Justin F. Klamerus, M.D., MMM, has been appointed to president of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Hospital, the clinical operation of Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, Mich. The appointment is effective immediately. Dr. Klamerus will report directly to Gerold Bepler, M.D., Ph.D., president and CEO of Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of 47 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country. Dr. Klamerus assumes the role after serving as interim president since April 2016, following the departure of Margaret Dimond, Ph.D. He will oversee all clinical operations at Karmanos' treatment locations in Detroit and Farmington Hills. He will also continue as associate professor of Oncology at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

"I'm confident Dr. Klamerus will continue to do an outstanding job leading our clinical operations," said Dr. Bepler. "His experience prior to coming to Karmanos as well as his track record since arriving here in early 2014 has earned the respect of staff; those working day-to-day with our most valued customers – our patients and their families. His insight as a physician and his ability to bring people together to work toward our mission of providing our patients with outstanding cancer care will continue to be a priority as we navigate the ever-changing healthcare environment."

Prior to being appointed president, Dr. Klamerus oversaw operations of the Karmanos Cancer Network – 14 cancer centers including nine radiation centers throughout Michigan. After the acquisition of Karmanos by McLaren Health Care in 2014, Karmanos became the largest cancer research and provider network in Michigan. Dr. Klamerus has served in various roles since joining the staff of Karmanos in early 2014, including executive vice president/chief quality officer and associate center director for Community Oncology.
"I have had the privilege of working with the exceptional team at Karmanos for the past three years and have seen first-hand their unprecedented level of compassion, commitment and expertise when serving our patients," said Dr. Klamerus. "I'm honored to serve as the next president of Karmanos Cancer Hospital and I know, together with Dr. Bepler and our team, we will continue to provide high-quality, state-of-the-science cancer care with compassion, dignity and determination that will lead to the next standard of cancer care."

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