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Cedars Sinai Medical Center

Kidney Cancer Program

Primary Address

8700 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, 90048

Satellite Locations

Samuel Oschin Cancer Center

127 S Vicente Blvd Pavilion, 7th Floo Los Angeles, CA 90048

Cedars-Sinai Cancer- Beverly Hills

200 N Robertson Blvd, Suite 300 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Cedars-Sinai Cancer- Beverly Hills

9090 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute- West Los Angeles

11800 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025

Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute- Santa Monica

1919 Santa Monica Blvd, 4th Floor Santa Monica, CA 90404

Key Contacts

Department Chair:
Dr. Hyung L Kim – Chair
Medical Oncology Lead:
Dr. Michael Ahdoot – Director
Urologic Surgery Lead:
Nancy Moldawer RN, MSN
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Leslie Ballas
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (310) 423-4700
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(310) 423-3783

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

Medium

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 Integrative Oncology Molecular Testing Multidisciplinary Clinic Palliative & Supportive Care Patient Case Discussions / Tumor Boards Precision Medicine Survivorship Clinics Interventional Radiology Medical Oncology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Radiation Oncology Radiology Urologic Surgery

Kidney Cancer Types & Expertise

Chromophobe RCC Clear Cell RCC Papillary RCC Sarcomatoid Unclassified RCC Bilateral Kidney Tumors Complex Recurrent Cases Cystic Renal Tumors Hereditary Syndromes Kidney Transplant Recipients Solitary Kidney Young Adult (age 18-50)

Special Programs, Recognitions & Outcomes

American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program Government-Funded Research NCI Designated Cancer Center

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

American Urological Association (AUA) Collaboration & Research Sharing
NIH-Funded Collaborative Projects/Network Participation
Collaborative multicenter Research Publications
Clinical Trial Network with Other Institutions
Informal/Institutional Partnerships through Cedars-Sinai International
Publication & Data Collaborations

Patient Resources & Support Services

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

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross of California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Original Medicare A & B
  • Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Medi-Cal
  • Dual Eligible (Medicare & Medi-Cal)

Insurance information is provided as a guide and may change. Participation can vary by plan, location, and individual coverage. Please contact the treatment center and your insurance provider directly to confirm that your specific insurance plan is currently accepted and to understand any applicable coverage requirements or costs.

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