​John M. Strother, MD

“The first time I helped care for a patient with cancer while in my medical residency, I knew that it was my calling to become an oncologist. This is an exciting time to be a medical oncologist; the advances in cancer treatment are truly breathtaking at times. However, my favorite part of being an oncologist is fostering close and meaningful relationships with my patients and their families. I am honored to help people through one of the greatest challenges of their lives.” – John Strother, MD

Dr. John Strother provides leading-edge care, combining the latest breakthroughs in cancer treatment with respect and compassion for every patient.

Known for his commitment to excellence, Dr. Strother is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Oncology Alliance as well as the Oregon Society of Medical Oncologists.

John grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania. At Penn State Univehttps://www.asco.org/rsity, he finished his undergraduate work in pre-medicine in two and a half years. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in history.

In his free time, Dr. Strother is an avid marathon runner, enjoys skiing with his family in the winter, and earned his private pilot’s certificate in 2022.

Dr. John Strother combines leading-edge cancer treatments with deep compassion for every patient. As the Section Chief for Medical Oncology at Salem Health and the Medical Director of the Samaritan Hematology Oncology Program in Corvallis, he is dedicated to advancing care across the region. He drives medical innovation forward as the Principal Investigator for numerous oncology clinical trials in both Salem and Corvallis, ensuring his patients have access to promising new therapies through clinical research.

A respected leader in healthcare advocacy, Dr. Strother serves on the Board of Directors for both the Community Oncology Alliance and the Oregon Society of Medical Oncologists. He is also an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Strother fast-tracked his medical journey at Penn State University, completing his pre-medicine coursework in just two and a half years alongside a Bachelor of Arts in history. Outside of his clinical and research leadership, he is an avid marathon runner, an enthusiastic winter skier with his family, and a licensed private pilot.

John Strother, MD is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in:

• Oncology (cancer)
• Hematology (blood disorders)
• Internal Medicine