Meet Joni Tilford, MD

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Joni Tilford, MD
Joni Tilford, MD

Dr. Tilford is board-certified in medical oncology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She then completed a three-year residency in internal medicine and a two-year fellowship in medical oncology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She also has a broad background in both clinical and laboratory medicine and has authored scientific articles in molecular genetics, thrombosis and leukemia.

Dr. Tilford is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Nebraska Oncology Society, the Lancaster County Medical Society and Doctors for Science at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Her other professional activities include serving as Principal Investigator with Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group, Exigent, and as an Investigator with the Nebraska Lymphoma Study Group. She is married with three children.

Fun Facts:
  • Favorite movie: I really enjoyed Hidden Figures and The Sandlot.
  • Favorite hobby: I love baking cookies and grooming horses.
  • Favorite food: I love sweet potato fries and hot fudge sundaes.
  • Favorite pastime activity: I enjoy watching Nebraska volleyball.
  • Things I would like to try: I would love to try pottery and learn woodworking.
  • Something I’d like to improve: I enjoy golfing, but I would like to improve my game.

I have a very strong interest in research, along with helping my patients achieve the best possible goals. They deserve the best, and we make sure they get it at Cancer Partners."

Joni Tilford, MD, Medical Oncologist

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