James D. Bearden III, M.D. F.A.C.P. is a native of South Carolina, a medical oncologist
Bearden is nationally recognized for his extensive involvement in the advancement of research and treatment for cancer.
Bearden has devoted his medical career to providing the finest cancer care to patients throughout South Carolina. He has helped bring facilities, scientists and physicians to care for patients in medically underserved communities throughout the state. He has been instrumental in providing poor and minority populations with access to clinical trials and novel treatments.
In addition to serving on numerous boards and councils, Bearden has received the American Society of Clinical Oncology Award for Research on Cancer in Community and Academic Settings, one of only 10 recipients annually.[6] The founding donors of The Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health named the facility in Bearden's honor in recognition of his vision and expertise.[7] The Bearden-Josey Clinic for Breast Health opened in 2008. Bearden was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor granted by the state of South Carolina, in 2012, in recognition of his role as a national leader in the fight against cancer.