Irving, Texas – – September 24, 2026 -- The Inner Circle has named Dr. Lee Campbell Drinkard, MD, FACP, a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his career in hematology, oncology and palliative care.
Drinkard practices locum tenens across multiple states, treating malignant and benign tumors
Dr. Drinkard currently works as a locum tenens physician, traveling nationwide to consult on complex hematology and oncology cases, including both malignant and benign tumors. His practice also extends to hospice and palliative care for patients managing life-limiting illness.
Drinkard holds four board certifications spanning internal medicine to palliative care
He is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and hospice and palliative care. Drinkard is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the credential reflected in his FACP designation.
Training traces to West Virginia University and a University of Chicago fellowship under Dr. Everett Vokes
Drinkard earned a Bachelor of Science double-majoring in biology and chemistry from West Virginia University in 1979, followed by his Doctor of Medicine from the university's School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at George Washington University affiliated hospitals and his hematology-oncology fellowship at University of Chicago affiliated hospitals, where mentor Dr. Everett Vokes, MD, shaped his focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Professional memberships span four national medical societies
Drinkard maintains active involvement in the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society for Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He has also contributed multiple publications in oncology research.