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Georgetown-Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Address

3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC, 20007

Key Contacts

Oncology:
Dr. Michael Atkins MD, FAIO, FASCO – Vice Chair
Urologic Surgery Lead:
Dr. Mohit Gupta
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Jonathan Lischalk
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (202) 444-2223
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(202) 444-2223

Volume

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

Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume

High

Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Medium

Non–Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

High

Clinical Trial Participation Volume

Very High

Radiation & Ablation Procedure Volume

Medium

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 Oncology Urgent Care Clinic Patient Case Discussions / Tumor Boards Precision Medicine Supportive Care / Pain Clinics 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 Collecting Duct RCC FH-deficient RCC Papillary RCC Renal Medullary Carcinoma Sarcomatoid Translocation RCC Unclassified RCC VHL-associated 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 Government-Funded Research Member of Kidney Cancer Consortium NCI Designated Cancer Center

Consortium Member

HCRN, ECOG-ACRIN, ALLIANCE

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute
Georgetown University Medical Center
John Theurer Cancer Center
NCCN member institutions
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
ECOG-ACRIN
SWOG
NCTN
Children's Oncology Group
Multicenter GU oncology trials
Industry-sponsored RCC trials
HCRN GU Research Group
Collaborations with other NCI-designated cancer centers

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 Remote Monitoring Tools Social Workers / Counselors Transportation Service Wellness Center

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente (select plans)
  • Coventry
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan / PHCS
  • First Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • DC Medicaid
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • Virginia Medicaid
  • Amerigroup
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • Priority Partners
  • TRICARE
  • TRICARE for Life
  • VA Community Care
  • FEHB plans
  • DC Health Link plans
  • Maryland Health Connection plans
  • Virginia Marketplace plans
  • Workers' Compensation
  • International Insurance
  • Self-Pay

Open Clinical Trials

PEAK-1

Cabo +/- casdatifan in previously treated RCC

BioFront

SOC IO combo +/- microbiome pill

HCRN GU23-651

First line RCC anti-LAG3 + antiPD1 +/- anti-CTLA vs nivo/ipi