Richard Deming, MD, is medical director of MercyOne Cancer Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
He also serves as the chairman of the MercyOne Cancer Committee. Dr. Deming is active in a number of professional oncology organizations including the Iowa Society of Therapeutic Radiology, the State Advisory Council of the American Cancer Society, the Iowa Oncology Research Association, the North Central Cancer Treatment Group and the Iowa Consortium for Comprehensive Cancer Care.
He is involved in many national, state, and community organizations and is the recipient of numerous awards including the Lane Adams Award by the American Cancer Society for excellence and compassion in patient care and “the one hundred” Award by Massachusetts General Hospital for his work with cancer survivors. He was awarded the Iowa Cancer Champion Award for his tireless advocacy efforts, and last year he received the Iowa Star Award from the Des Moines Register for making a measurable difference within the community, striving to improve the quality of life for families, for our most vulnerable, and for Iowans everywhere.
Dr. Deming is also the founder of Above + Beyond Cancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to elevating the lives of those touched by cancer. Dr. Deming has led cancer survivors on inspirational mind-body-spirit pilgrimages to Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Machu Picchu. He is dedicated to the principals of human dignity, social justice, and compassion. He is inspired by the courage and compassion of his patients and their families. His greatest ambition is to encourage others to pursue lives of meaning, purpose, passion, and compassion.
He received a bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University and his medical degree at Creighton University.