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UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology

Kidney Cancer Program

Primary Address

300 Stein Plaza, suite 368
Los Angeles, CA, 90095

Satellite Locations

UCLA Health Westwood Cancer Care

100 UCLA, Medical Plaza Suite 550&555 Los Angeles, CA 90095

UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology

300 Stein Plaza, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90095

UCLA Health Santa Monica Cancer Care

2020 Santa Monica Blvd Suites 230, 580 & 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404

UCLA Health Santa Monica Parkside Cancer Center

2336 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 304 Santa Monica, CA 90404

UCLA Health Santa Clarita Cancer Care

27235 Tourney Rd Suite 2400 Santa Clarita, CA 91355

UCLA Health Torrance Cancer Care

3445 CA-1 Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90505

UCLA Urology Burbank

2625 W Alameda Ave Suite 310 Burbank, CA 91505

Key Contacts

Medical Oncology Lead:
Dr. Adam Singer MD, PhD – Assistant Professor of Medicine
Urologic Oncology Lead:
Dr. Brian Shuch – Kidney Cancer Program Director
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Albert Chang – Professor of Radiology
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (310) 794-7700
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(855) 731-6040

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

High

Non–Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Very High

Clinical Trial Participation Volume

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 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 Tuberous Sclerosis–associated 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

VHL Alliance Center

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

Multidisciplinary Kidney Cancer Clinic (med and uro Onc)
Institute for Urologic Oncology (IUO)
Multi-center Clinical Trials
Health Services Research Network via Fellowship and publications

Patient Resources & Support Services

Art Therapy Fertility Preservation Counseling Financial Navigators Interpreter Services Lodging / Long-Term Housing 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

  • Medicare
  • Medi-Cal
  • UCLA Health Medicare Advantage Principal Plan (HMO)
  • UCLA Health Medicare Advantage Prestige Plan (HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare and Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health Net of California
  • Vivity
  • Centivo
  • First Health
  • Interplan (HealthSmart)
  • MultiPlan
  • PHCS (Private Healthcare System)
  • TRICARE

Open Clinical Trials