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Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone

Kidney Cancer Program

Address

160 E 34th St
New York, NY, 10016

Key Contacts

Department Chair:
Dr. David Wise MD, PhD
Medical Oncology Lead:
Dr. Minas Economides
Urologic Surgery Lead:
Dr. William Huang
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Anand Mahadevan
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (646) 929-7800
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(212) 263-4432

Volume

Metrics reflect this center’s demonstrated experience across key areas of kidney cancer care.

Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume

Medium

Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Very High

Radiation & Ablation Procedure Volume

Low

About these ratings

Volume and expertise levels are determined using standardized thresholds established by the Kidney Cancer Association and updated annually. Metrics are based on available data and may not reflect the full scope of a center’s capabilities or activity. These metrics are intended to help patients identify centers with demonstrated experience in kidney cancer care.

Types of Services Offered

Clinical Trials End of Life Services Genetic Counseling Infusion Center Integrated Multidisciplinary Clinic Integrative Oncology Molecular Testing Patient Case Discussions / Tumor Boards Precision Medicine Supportive Care / Pain Clinics Interventional Radiology Medical Oncology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Radiation Oncology Radiology Urologic Surgery

Kidney Cancer Types & Expertise

Chromophobe RCC Clear Cell RCC Collecting Duct RCC Papillary RCC Renal Medullary Carcinoma Sarcomatoid Translocation RCC Unclassified RCC Bilateral Kidney Tumors Complex Recurrent Cases Cystic Renal Tumors Hereditary Syndromes Kidney Transplant Recipients Pediatric (diagnosed under age 18) Pregnancy Solitary Kidney Young Adult (age 18-50)

Special Programs, Recognitions & Outcomes

American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program NCI Designated Cancer Center

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN)
Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN)
NCI-Designated Cancer Center Collaboration Network
Industry-Sponsored Multicenter RCC Trials
NYC Academic Collaboration Network
Translational Research Collaborations (Genomics/Immunotherapy)
Cooperative Group Trials (ECOG-ACRIN, Alliance, etc)

Patient Resources & Support Services

Art Therapy Fertility Preservation Counseling Financial Navigators Interpreter Services Lodging / Long-Term Housing Lymphedema Therapy Music Therapy Nurse Navigators Nutrition Services / Dietician Occupational Therapy On-site Dispensing / Pharmacy Parking Assistance (valet or concierge) Pastoral / Spiritual Care Patient Navigators Peer Support Options Physical Therapy Psychiatrists / Psychologists Social Workers / Counselors Transportation Service Wellness Center

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare/Oxford
  • MVP Health Care
  • ConnectiCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • VA Community Care Network
  • TRICARE
  • World Trade Center Health Program
  • EmblemHealth
  • GHI/HIP plans
  • First Health PPO
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • POMCO/QualCare
  • NYSHIP
  • 1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund
  • NYC Employee Health Benefits Program

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