Richard Everson, M.D.
Director, Cancer Prevention Programs
Deputy Director for Cancer Control and Prevention

Contact Information:
The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-2875
Phone: 860-679-2100, 800-579-7822
Fax: 860-679-4815

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
GI Malignancies
Cancer Risk Assessment
Cancer Prevention
Cancer Survivorship
Molecular Epidemiology

Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology

Research Interests:
Development of a strong clinical research program using novel agents and targeting therapies in the areas of breast, colorectal and lung cancers.

Biography:
Dr. Everson received his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He also completed a medical internship at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at the Medicine branch of the National Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. In addition, Dr. Everson completed a Masters of Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an emphasis on epidemiology. He served as captain of the U.S. Public Health Service, conducting research for the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and other federal agencies. Dr. Everson has also authored more than 100 research articles and abstracts.

Interest Statement:
As a clinician and a researcher, Dr. Everson is interested in helping patients reduce their risk of cancer or a recurrence of cancer. In UConn’s prevention program, Dr. Everson helps women understand their risk of breast cancer and manage preventive medications such as Tamoxifen or Raloxifene (Evista). He also provides care for men and women with GI malignancies and coordinates ongoing care for cancer survivors.