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UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Kidney Cancer Program

Address

4501 X Street
Sacramento, CA, 95817

Key Contacts

Medical Oncology:
Dr. Shuchi Gulati
Medical Oncology:
Dr. Primo Lara
Urologic Surgery Lead:
Dr. Marc Dall'Era
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Avery Braun
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Jared Whitson
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Andrew Wong
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (916) 734-5959
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(916) 382-6970

Volume

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

Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume

Medium

Radiation & Ablation Procedure Volume

High

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

NCCN, California Cancer Consortium

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

UC Davis Health
UC Davis Children's Hospital
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
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
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Net
  • HealthSmart
  • MultiPlan / Claritev
  • First Health
  • Beech Street
  • Networks by Design
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Medi-Cal
  • TRICARE
  • TRICARE for Life
  • VA Community Care
  • Covered California 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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