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UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center

Kidney Cancer Program

Address

7979 Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX, 78229

Key Contacts

Medical Oncology:
Dr. Benjamin Maughan
Urologic Surgery:
Dr. Deepak Pruthi
Radiation Oncology Lead:
Dr. Christien Kluwe MD, PhD
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (210) 450-1000
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(210) 450-5798

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

High

Clinical Trial Participation 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 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 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

None

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

National Clinical Trials Network
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
SWOG Cancer Research Network
Children's Oncology Group
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
MD Anderson Cancer Center
University Health
Multicenter GU Oncology Clinical Trials

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 Social Workers / Counselors Transportation Service

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • First Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Traditional Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Texas Medicaid
  • STAR and STAR+PLUS plans
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Molina Healthcare Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health of Texas
  • TRICARE
  • TRICARE for Life
  • VA Community Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Marketplace plans
  • Community First Marketplace plans

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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