Dr.  April L.  Spencer is a Chicago native who was raised in Atlanta.  After obtaining her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from Norfolk State University,  she returned to Atlanta to attend Morehouse School of Medicine,  where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree.

After her matriculation,  she remained at Morehouse to complete a general surgery residency.  Doctor Spencer is Board Certified by the American College of Surgeons.  She completed both her Internship and General Surgery residency at Grady Memorial Hospital,  one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the Southeast.

Upon completion of an intensive General Surgery residency,  she went on to receive the prestigious Susan G.  Komen-sponsored Breast Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston,  Texas.

This cancer center is top-ranked by US News and World Report.  During this Fellowship Dr Spencer was exposed to numerous advanced breast surgical oncology techniques such as oncoplastics,  cutting-edge cancer research,  and publication opportunities.

This Fellowship promoted comprehensive breast cancer treatment plans using a multidisciplinary model.  This model is a patient-centered approach to breast cancer management involving integrating primary care,  medical oncology,  radiation oncology,  plastic surgery,  and pathology expertise to formulate the best possible plan for each unique patient.  One patient,  One place,  One plan!