Heather G. Gatcombe, MD

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Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (141 ratings)

Role

Radiation Oncology
Specialty

Anal Cancer Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer Uterine Cancer
Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics
Practicing Since

2010

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Background

Heather Gatcombe, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist practicing at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Decatur. She specializes in the treatment of breast cancer. She is actively involved in community outreach and medical education.

Dr. Gatcombe is an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Emory University School of Medicine.

Dr. Gatcombe graduated with honors from the University of Florida with degrees in Chemistry and Classical History. She completed both medical school and residency at the Emory University School of Medicine.

Prior to joining Emory, she served as the medical director of the WellStar Cobb Hospital Cancer Center.

Titles & Roles

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Education & Training

Education

Residency, Radiation Oncology, 2010
Emory University School of Medicine
Internship, Transitional Year, 2005
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2004
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, 2002
University of Miami School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Radiation Oncology
American Board of Radiology, 2011

Research

Publications

Title/Journal	Authors	Publication Date
Qualitative Exploration of the "Guilt Gap" Among Physician-Faculty with Caregiving Responsibilities. Journal of women's health (2002)	J Takayesu, L Szczygiel, RD Jones, L Perry, L Balcer, G Daumit, W Drake, H Gatcombe, C Mangurian, B Marshall, J Regensteiner, R Jagsi	01/01/2025

Title/Journal

Authors

Publication Date

Qualitative Exploration of the "Guilt Gap" Among Physician-Faculty with Caregiving Responsibilities.

Journal of women's health (2002)

J Takayesu, L Szczygiel, RD Jones, L Perry, L Balcer, G Daumit, W Drake, H Gatcombe, C Mangurian, B Marshall, J Regensteiner, R Jagsi

01/01/2025

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One star One star One star One star One star	04/10/2025	Excellent all the way including allowing me to add another person to discussions via cell phone.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/22/2025	2 appts both Lacey King and Heather Gatcombe. Both they and their staffs were professional and compaasionate.
One star One star One star One star One star	03/13/2025	Dr Gatcombe is wonderful. She is caring and takes time to explain treatment. She also managed to get us in for a ct scan the same day.
One star One star One star One star One star	02/27/2025	Shows true concerns well being
One star One star One star One star One star	01/29/2025	Doctor provided refresh on radiation education and also reviewed consent form with me. Dr Gatcombe showed concern for my questions, gave good explanations about my condition and planned treatment, included my feedback in decisions about my care, and discussed treatment options. I would happily recommend this Doctor to others.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/21/2025	Dr. Gatcombe is one of the most approachable and personable doctors I've ever worked with.
One star One star One star One star One star	01/07/2025	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	01/03/2025	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	12/24/2024	I have total confidence that everyone in this office is committed to giving me the best possible outcome.
One star One star One star One star One star	12/21/2024	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	12/06/2024	Dr. Gatcombe is very patient and always suggests additional therapies to address/ rectify my concerns .
One star One star One star One star One star	12/06/2024	Beyond grateful that she is one of my doctors on this journey. She is genuine and compassionate
One star One star One star One star One star	11/28/2024	Absolutely a wonderful experience as these people are full of real compassion, understanding and encouragement
One star One star One star One star One star	11/24/2024	Good
One star One star One star One star One star	11/16/2024	Dr. Gatcombe was very caring during my visit. She listened well and answered my question completely.
One star One star One star One star One star	11/08/2024	Excellent
One star One star One star One star One star	09/27/2024	Words can't describe the respect and trust I have for Dr Gatcombe. She treats me like a patient but a woman, a human being. She takes the time to listen and dose not grow tired of me. She shows compassion and concern. She is one of the best.
One star One star One star One star One star	07/16/2024	Offered 2 additional consultations to help in my choosing the correct procedure
One star One star One star One star One star	07/13/2024	Dr. Gatcombe was filling in for Dr. Patel, but I felt confident in her abilities.
One star One star One star One star One star	06/23/2024	Dr. Gotcombe was excellent and communicated about how we will proceed excellently.
One star One star One star One star One star	06/15/2024	I had a very positive experience under the care of Dr. Gatcombe. She showed a sincere desire to listen and address my concerns.