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O'Neal Cancer Center at UAB

Kidney Cancer Program

Address

1824 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL, 35233

Key Contacts

Medical Oncology:
Dr. Ibrahim Muhsen
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Charles (Chas) Peyton
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Andrew McDonald
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (205) 996-8765
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(205) 975-8222

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

Low

Non–Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Medium

Clinical Trial Participation Volume

Medium

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 Integrative Oncology Molecular Testing Multidisciplinary Clinic Oncology Urgent Care 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 Collecting Duct 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

NA

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

Children's of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Collaborations with 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
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • HealthSmart
  • MultiPlan / PHCS
  • First Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Alabama Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • TRICARE for Life
  • VA Community Care
  • ACA Marketplace Plans
  • Workers' Compensation
  • International Insurance
  • Self-Pay

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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