Title Hematology/oncology - Brockton VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Blood disorders and medical oncology Description If you have a diagnosis of anemia, lymphoma, leukemia or another blood cancer or disorder, we support you with expert care and treatment. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hematology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Hematology and Oncology diagnose and treat cancers and blood-related disorders. At the VA Boston Healthcare System these specialty sections work closely together and share a treatment area. We offer an extensive program of patient care, education and research with a staff of physicians, fellows and nurse clinicians. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center, patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA healthcare systems across the region. On average, we treat about 290 patients per month -- most in an outpatient setting. Our hematology and oncology services include: Chemotherapy Blood and platelet transfusions Mediport flushes to clean and maintain the small medical appliance inserted under your skin, making it easier to inject drugs and draw blood Evaluation and treatment of blood disorders and cancer Dedicated outpatient infusion center, working closely with radiation oncology, interventional radiology, general surgery, diagnostics, palliative care and social services Bone marrow biopsies, to see whether your bone tissue is healthy and making a normal number of blood cells To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral. A Hematology or Oncology specialist will then manage the your care. Appointments Appointment intro text Customize text Appointment lead-in text Ask your primary care team for a referral. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? No Is online scheduling available for this service? No Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service Hours Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Contact info Use the general facility phone number Yes, display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 800-865-3384 Extension number 44392 Label Hematology and Oncology Services
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Blood disorders and medical oncology Description If you have a diagnosis of anemia, lymphoma, leukemia or another blood cancer or disorder, we support you with expert care and treatment. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hematology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Hematology and Oncology diagnose and treat cancers and blood-related disorders. At the VA Boston Healthcare System these specialty sections work closely together and share a treatment area. We offer an extensive program of patient care, education and research with a staff of physicians, fellows and nurse clinicians. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Treatment Center, patient referrals come from primary care providers at VA healthcare systems across the region. On average, we treat about 290 patients per month -- most in an outpatient setting. Our hematology and oncology services include: Chemotherapy Blood and platelet transfusions Mediport flushes to clean and maintain the small medical appliance inserted under your skin, making it easier to inject drugs and draw blood Evaluation and treatment of blood disorders and cancer Dedicated outpatient infusion center, working closely with radiation oncology, interventional radiology, general surgery, diagnostics, palliative care and social services Bone marrow biopsies, to see whether your bone tissue is healthy and making a normal number of blood cells To access care, ask your Primary Care team for a referral. A Hematology or Oncology specialist will then manage the your care.