The Division of Hematology and Oncology

Overview
What is Oncology?
What is Hematology?
Hours of Operation
Lab Work
After Hours
Making An Appointment
The Day of Your Appointment
Billing and Referrals

Overview

Physicians of the Division of Hematology and Oncology are dedicated to the medical treatment and care of adults with cancer. Our physicians may specialize in Oncology, Hematology or both. Many are involved in "translational research", meaning they conduct research studies, enabling many new treatments to be brought to you as soon as they are approved for use. Several of our physicians also teach in our medical school. We believe this combination of research, education and clinical treatment helps ensure that care provided you is on the cutting edge.

What is Oncology?

Oncology is the study of tumors. Oncologists specialize in the treatment of cancers of the brain, spinal cord, breast, head and neck, lung, bone and soft tissue (sarcomas), kidney (renal cell), bladder, prostate and testes. Colon, rectal, esophageal, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, endocrine and skin cancers are also treated by Oncologists.

What is Hematology?

Hematology is the study of disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues. Hematologists treat many illnesses, including leukemia, multiple myeloma, Hodgkin's Disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In addition, hematologists treat patients with other blood-related medical conditions such as anemia, coagulation disorders and various blood cell anomalies.
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Hours of Operation

The Division of Hematology and Oncology offers appointments Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Each physician may not be available on all days. Contact our appointment line at 202-444-2223 for the availability of your specific doctor and the type of service you require.

Lab Work

The Lombardi Laboratory, located in the back of the clinic, is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your physician will advise you as to if lab work is required. Not all health insurance plans allow lab work to be performed at Georgetown. Please check with your insurer for your particular coverage guidelines regarding laboratory services.

After Hours

Should you require urgent medical care after hours, please contact the Hematology/Oncology Fellow on-call. You may reach this physician by calling the hospital page operator at 202-444-PAGE (7243) and asking for the Hematology/ Oncology Fellow on-call. He/she will be paged.

Making An Appointment

Appointments are required for all routine care provided by the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Patients are responsible for scheduling their own appointments and may do so by calling 202-444-2223. Please be sure to advise our scheduler if you will be having a treatment (such as radiation or chemotherapy), before or after your physician visit, so they might schedule you accordingly.

The Day of Your Appointment

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment so that you can be registered. Upon arrival, please check in at the Front Desk and our staff will assist you.

During registration, staff will verify your demographic information as well as your insurance information. Ensuring that this information is current and accurate will enable us to serve you in the most effective manner. Please bring your insurance cards, referral and/or other necessary information from your primary care physician with you. Inadequate information can significantly delay the start of a service.

Billing and Referrals

Should you have questions about billing and referrals, several patient financial assistants are available next to the registration stations to assist you. They may also be reached by calling 202-444-2778.

Referrals should be brought with you and presented at registration. Any copayments required by your insurance should be paid at the conclusion of your visit. At checkout, you may also schedule your next appointment.