Dr. Lewis was named the inaugural chair of orthopedic oncology in 2014, after an extensive national search. Since then, she has built a diverse and inclusive team of orthopedic oncologists, advanced practice providers, physical therapists and occupational therapists, all of whom aim to improve outcomes for adults and children with musculoskeletal tumors. Dr. Lewis and her team complete over 900 cases each year. A pioneer in her field, she is the first Black woman to chair an orthopedic department at a freestanding cancer center in The University of Texas System, and the first and only Black woman orthopedic chair in the nation.
