Can anyone go to MD Anderson?

You must be a MD Anderson patient before you are eligible to participate. Once you make your first appointment with us, you will be able to discuss clinical trial opportunities with your MD Anderson physician.

Can I go to MD Anderson without a referral?

Do I need a referral from a physician? Referrals are not needed from your physician to request an appointment. MD Anderson accepts referrals from both patients and referring physicians.

How do you get invited to MD Anderson?

You can call 1-877-632-6789 to schedule an appointment with MD Anderson or the patient can log in to MyChart to request a new appointment. If the patient hasn’t registered for MyChart yet, they can call 1-877-632-6789 to request an activation code. Registration is quick and easy.

Does MD Anderson treat other things besides cancer?

The center helps care for patients’ overall health and addresses common side effects that occur during and after care. It also helps treat medical conditions besides cancer and their interactions with cancer and its treatments. In addition, the center operates four specialty clinics: Fatigue Clinic.

Does MD Anderson do surgery?

Stephen Swisher, M.D. The Surgery Division is dedicated to advancing oncologic surgery in the nation and the world through safe, high-quality, multidisciplinary patient care, research and education.

How hard is it to get an appointment at MD Anderson?

Getting an appointment with us is easy. You can request an appointment directly, with no physician referral, through our patient access specialists. There are two ways to reach a specialist: By phone at 713-792-5410 or 888-543-2435.

How much does a second opinion cost at MD Anderson?

Attending physicians may request the necessary materials from the outside hospital or laboratory. Pathologists requesting a second opinion may send the surgical material directly to us. The minimum charge for a consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere is $272.

What makes MD Anderson so good?

Exceptional care plus genuine caring That kind of caring is what makes MD Anderson unique.

What is a curative operation?

Listen to pronunciation. (KYOOR-uh-tiv SER-juh-ree) Surgery to remove all malignant (cancerous) tissue, which is meant to cure the disease. This includes removing part or all of the cancerous organ or tissue and a small amount of healthy tissue around it.

How long is a surgical oncology fellowship?

Surgical Oncology fellowships are two years in length.

Does MD Anderson take Medicare?

Medicare Part A, or Hospital Insurance, covers hospital stays, hospice care, skilled nursing facilities, and some home health care. Medicare Part B, or Medical Insurance, covers doctor visits, preventive care and screening, and medical supplies. Medicare Parts A and B are both accepted at MD Anderson.

How much does treatment at MD Anderson cost?

Median out-of-pocket costs were $2,727, but the largest variation was just $382. For those patients receiving trastuzumab-based therapies, median insurance payments were $160,590, with a difference of as much as $46,936 relative to the most common regimen.

How to get an international patient representative at MD Anderson?

From the moment you contact MD Anderson, you will be assigned an international patient representative who speaks your language and can guide you through appointment preparations, visa assistance, travel to Houston and more. Preparing for your first visit with medical records, travel and housing arrangements

What is the International Center at MD Anderson?

MD Anderson’s International Center is here to help you make a smooth transition to the United States and provide support at every step of your cancer journey.

Are there interpreters at MD Anderson Cancer Center?

The Department of Language Assistance has certified interpreters for the following languages: We also provide interpreters for languages not listed, but a 24-hour notice is required. Telephone interpreter service is available 24/7 for Spanish and Arabic. Telecommunications devices (TDD) are available for deaf or hard-of-hearing patients.

How often does MD Anderson come to Houston?

Hundreds of patients come to Houston from other countries every year seeking world-class cancer treatment at MD Anderson. We completely understand the difficulty of traveling to a country where you may be unfamiliar with the language and culture.