Company Profile - Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Inc.

Overview

Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology, Inc. is a professional medical corporation providing hematology and oncology care in the greater Sacramento, California area. The practice was formed in 1991 by the merger of two existing practices and is currently one of the largest and most respected hematology-oncology groups in Northern California. The practice currently consists of eight physicians and one nurse practitioner. Collectively, our physicians have decades of experience in the treatment of cancer and blood diseases and are widely recognized throughout the greater Sacramento area as experts in their field. All of the physicians are board certified both in internal medicine and oncology, and most are also board certified in hematology.

In 2006, Sacramento Center for Hematology and Medical Oncology joined the US Oncology network, the nation's leading healthcare cancer treatment and research network. Through this affiliation, the practice has been able to access the network's extensive resources in management support, pharmaceutical services, and clinical research, as well as the clinical benefits of interacting with more than 1,000 other US Oncology affiliated physicians. This affiliation allows us to share best practices and to improve the care delivered to our patients.

Environment

With the explosive growth of the Internet over the past few years, the number of sites offering health-related material has been increasing dramatically. Consumers searching the Internet for information about cancer prevention, diagnosis, or treatment face a bewildering number of choices today. These include sites sponsored by government or academic institutions, sites from nonprofit organizations like the American Cancer Society or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, pharmaceutical or industry sponsored sites, and sites designed and maintained by private individuals. Consumers have appropriately expressed concern about the reliability of cancer information found on the Internet. Most people are sophisticated enough to realize that just because something is found on the Internet, that does not mean it is necessarily applicable to an individual’s own health situation. It may not even be the slightest bit factual. It can be quite a challenge to evaluate so many of the cancer-related Web sites available today, particularly when most are slick and full of eye-catching graphics and links. When evaluating health-related content on Web sites,

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our patients with advanced and comprehensive medical care in a state-of-the-art, patient-centered environment. Our dedicated and highly-experienced physicians, nurses and staff use their skills, compassion and the latest medical evidence to help patients navigate through the course of treatment and attain knowledge, strength, healing and hope.

Services

We treat all major types of cancer and blood diseases and understand the special needs you and your family will face. That is why our facility was designed with your needs in mind and our professional staff is ready and equipped to provide the care you need.

We offer patients complete medical oncology and hematology services.

M e d i c a l O n c o l o g y
Our medical oncology team plays a major role in your cancer care by managing your treatment plans and therapies, and monitoring and evaluating your progress. They will consult with you on your options and any side effects you may experience during chemotherapy treatments and will offer medical guidance, helping you make decisions along the way.

G y n e c o l o g i c a l O n c o l o g y
Our oncologists also treat cancers of the female organs, including ovarian, endometrial, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer. With a unique depth of experience and access to the latest treatment options, we can develop and implement the treatment plan that fits your needs.

H e m a t o l o g y
Our hematology team has extensive expertise in treating disorders relating to blood and blood-forming organs and tissues, both for cancer and non-cancer patients.

C h e m o t h e r a p y
Chemotherapy treats cancer with drugs that interfere with cancer cell growth and reproduction. These cancer-fighting drugs target and attack cancerous cells that may have spread to other parts of the body. Our medical oncologists and oncology nurses work closely with oncology-trained admixture technicians to manage dosages and monitor patient progress as well as side effects, to ensure the best treatment plans to fight your specific disease.

L a b o r a t o r y S e r v i c e s
Laboratory testing is a key component of the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Our on-site laboratory, which is physician owned and operated, provides quick results for many routine laboratory tests, helping physicians prescribe or adjust your treatment plan, as needed, without unnecessary delays (on-site lab services subject to insurance plan rules).

S u p p o r t P r o g r a m s
In addition to the broad range of medical services, we offer many support programs to help aid the treatment process and to provide you with additional resources.

E d u c a t i o n a l R e s o u r c e s
Understanding your disease and having the latest information will help you feel more comfortable making choices about your care. Our cancer care team has extensive knowledge of cancer-related challenges and vast resources for information about the various types of cancers and their treatments. We will help connect you with the servicesand programs you need—many of which are offered within our cancer center. The Sutter Resource Library is located on the 6th floor of our building.

Another good source of patient education materials, particularly with its rich collection of links to reputable online resources is our Cancer Information section. All of our patients and their families are invited to explore the resources of our Patient Education Computer, located in the waiting room of our office, which is specifically designed to provide cancer information that can be searched and printed out while you are visiting our office.

F i n a n c i a l C o u n s e l i n g
The financial aspect of dealing with cancer can be complex and overwhelming. Our financial counselors are here to help answer your questions about the cost of treatment and, on your behalf, handle insurance inquiries, verifications and claims processing. For patients whose insurance coverage is inadequate or for those patients who do not have insurance, financial counselors can help identify assistance programs that may offer help in meeting financial obligations. Additionally, we can connect you to services and resources in your community, such as disability, supplemental Medi-Cal programs and medication assistance programs.

E n d - o f - L i f e C a r e
For patients who may reach a point in their illness where further attempts at active therapy are either not possible or not advisable, we offer palliative care to maximize quality of life through pain control and aggressive symptom management. Our physicians and nurses have extensive experience in this area. Hospice care is an important part of palliative care and, when appropriate, is carefully coordinated by a patient's physicians, nurses, hospice nurses, medical directors, social workers, clergy (if desired) and volunteers. Hospice focuses on maintaining the comfort and quality of life for patients up to the time of death and providing support for the family during and after a patient's illness. Patients in the greater Sacramento area have access to a number of hospice programs, depending on where they live, and our staff is very comfortable in working with the hospice team members to achieve these goals.

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Contact

2800 L Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 454-6700

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618 5th Street
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