Who We Are

Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee was established in 2019 by Alex Slandzicki, M.D. and Aaron Milstone, M.D., each of whom has over 20 years of clinical trials experience. They had a vision of creating a physician-led research center focused on performing to the highest standards with excellence in leadership, experience, and a high level of Investigator involvement.

Clinical Trials Center of Middle Tennessee works with sponsors and organizations to help manage studies that explore new treatment options for various disease states. We primarily focus on pulmonary clinical trials; however, we are structured to manage studies in a variety of other medical areas.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Alex J. Slandzicki, M.D.

Medical Director

CEO and Co-founder

Alex J. Slandzicki, M.D., is a native of Ohio and moved to Middle Tennessee in 1998. He obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame and then completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA and became board certified in family medicine in 1996.

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Alex J. Slandzicki, M.D., is a native of Ohio and moved to Middle Tennessee in 1998. He obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame and then completed his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his residency at Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA and became board certified in family medicine in 1996.

Dr. Slandzicki currently serves as medical director of two area nursing homes.

Dr. Slandzicki has over 10 years of research experience in several areas including diabetes, infectious disease, Alzheimer’s, and pulmonology.

Aaron Milstone, M.D., FCCP

Medical Director

President and Co-founder

Aaron Milstone, M.D., serves as medical director of the Sleep Center at Williamson Medical Center. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine. Dr. Milstone is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich., and he completed his residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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Aaron Milstone, M.D., serves as medical director of the Sleep Center at Williamson Medical Center. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine. Dr. Milstone is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich., and he completed his residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

He served as associate professor and medical director of Vanderbilt’s lung transplant program prior to joining Williamson Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Milstone’s interests include COPD treatment, pulmonary rehabilitation, and bronchoscopy.

Dr. Milstone has over 15 years of clinical research experience and has served as Principal Investigator for several pulmonary trials.

Erica Scaramuzza, Clinical Research Director

Clinical Research Director

Erica Scaramuzza is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and received her Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt and Northwestern University combined program. She has extensive experience in the medical research field, having worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an Analyst and Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator and at ObjectiveHealth as Site Director. She has been instrumental in research site management and growth and development during her career.

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Erica Scaramuzza is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and received her Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt and Northwestern University combined program. She has extensive experience in the medical research field, having worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an Analyst and Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator and at ObjectiveHealth as Site Director. She has been instrumental in research site management and growth and development during her career. She obtained her Clinical Research Coordinator certification (CCRC) through the Academy of Clinical Research Providers, which distinguishes her as a provider of research knowledge and excellence. Erica has experience in several therapeutic research areas, including orthopedics, dermatology, cardiology, and pulmonary medicine.

Erica’s career is marked by her significant contributions to orthopedics as part of the Multicenter Orthopaedic Outcomes Network. She has co-authored several research publications in this area, including in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Erica’s professional interests include organizational growth and development, leadership, project management, patient-centric process improvement, and staff professional development.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Erica has diverse interests. She is fluent in German and is currently learning Arabic, a testament to her commitment to cross-cultural communication. A trained classical singer, her personal interests include choir, travel, and spending quality time with her husband and three children. Erica is also a proud member and sawyer with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises with a mission to support humanity and build resiliency.