Sarah L. McGhee, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP

Sarah McGhee, MSN, is a board-certified adult nurse practitioner (ANP-BC) and an advanced oncology certified nurse practitioner (AOCNP) who specializes in treating solid tumor cancers of the gastrointestinal system, including cancers of the digestive system, esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, small intestine, colon, appendix, rectum and anus, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

She helps manage the care of patients who are undergoing cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, molecular-based therapy, genomic profiling and regenerative approaches to treating malignancies. She also helps patients and families understand their diagnosis, disease course and symptom management.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Ms. McGhee was a nurse practitioner with cCare in Encinitas, where she managed the care of adult patients with various oncologic and hematological conditions. As a registered nurse, she has also cared for patients in the medical/surgical intensive care unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.

She earned her Master of Science in nursing from San Diego State University School of Nursing and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Ms. McGhee is a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society of Hematology and Oncology, the San Diego Advanced Practice Oncology Providers, and the Oncology Nursing Society.

Outside of work, Ms. McGhee stays active through surfing, skiing, hiking and Pilates. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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