WakeMed Adds Hematology & Medical Oncology Specialists, Opens New Outpatient Practice for Cancer Care Services
August 30, 2022
RALEIGH, N.C. (August 30, 2022) – Today marks the opening of WakeMed Hematology & Medical Oncology, an outpatient practice for comprehensive cancer care and personalized treatments built upon the existing imaging, pathology, surgical and procedural services currently provided in a vast array of clinical specialties at WakeMed. The disease-focused practice provides care for all types of cancer and the full-spectrum of hematology disorders, while providing subspecialty services in thoracic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and breast oncology.
The new practice is part of WakeMed Cancer Care, a multidisciplinary team committed to enhancing greater access and expanding the delivery of both inpatient and outpatient oncology care and services in Wake County. This is a significant stride in WakeMed’s mission of improving the health and well-being of the community by meeting the growing cancer care needs – from diagnosis to treatment and recovery – and providing the right treatment and support to patients when they need it.
“Each person’s cancer experience is unique. And so are our patients,” said Vijay Chaudhary, MD, Chief of Oncology for WakeMed Cancer Care. “There is a vulnerability that often comes with a cancer diagnosis, and that is why we work to understand every aspect of a patient’s condition. There is life with, without and beyond cancer. Our goal is to comfort, reassure and provide the personalized, precision-based care and caring that lead to healing.”
Patients will receive care coordinated by oncology nurse navigators along with support and recovery services in a healing environment from oncology certified nurses, dietitians, cancer genetics counselors, social workers, occupation/rehabilitation therapists, behavioral therapists and financial navigators.
WakeMed Hematology & Medical Oncology is based at the Raleigh Medical Park, located at 23 Sunnybrook Road (Suite 220) across from WakeMed Raleigh Campus. In addition to on-site infusion treatments, the practice offers an array of cancer care and hematology services including chemotherapy, laboratory and pathology services, outpatient pharmacy and full-service imaging capabilities.
Along with Dr. Vijay Chaudhary, the WakeMed Hematology & Medical Oncology physician team includes Dr. Praveen Namireddy and Dr. Bilal Khalid. The practice will welcome additional oncology specialists this fall, further adding to WakeMed’s depth and breadth of experience in high-quality, comprehensive cancer care. The introduction of WakeMed Hematology & Medical Oncology strengthens the health system’s existing cancer surgery expertise and expands WakeMed’s ability to deliver a seamless continuum of cancer care for the community.
For more information about our services, visit www.wakemed.org/cure. For medical referrals, appointments, and consultations, call 919-350-CURE (2873).
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed is a not-for-profit health care system founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all. WakeMed’s 970-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, including three full-service hospitals, seven emergency departments, a dedicated Children’s Hospital and Rehabilitation Hospital, more than 80 physician offices and Wake County’s only Level I Trauma Center. WakeMed’s mission-driven team includes more than 10,300 employees, 1,000 volunteers and 1,300 affiliated physicians, along with the more than 700 physicians and providers with WakeMed Physician Practices – all representing the best minds and the biggest hearts and the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org or follow WakeMed on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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For Additional Information:
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Kristin Kelly | Phone: 919-350-5921
Email: krkelly@wakemed.org