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University of Arizona Cancer Center

1891 W Orange Grove Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704

Hours Today: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Welcome

The University of Arizona Cancer Center* is designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation, the NCI’s highest, is reserved for centers focusing on patient care, research, prevention, education, outreach and training.

Multidisciplinary patient-care teams include internationally-renowned medical, hematological, radiation and surgical oncologists as well as nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, research specialists, psychiatrists, social workers, patient advocates, nutritionists, pharmacists and genetic counselors. Hematology oncology services are provided in Building 1 and radiation oncology services are provided in Building 2. 

We are happy to announce that The University of Arizona Cancer Center, a Department of Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, has been named one of the six highest performing cancer surgical intervention facilities in Arizona for 2023-2024 by US News and World Report. The University of Arizona Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state. The annual U.S. News Best Hospitals ranking is designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive quality care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.

Other designations for 2023-2024 by US News and World Report include The University of Arizona Cancer Center being named one of the highest performing hospitals in Arizona for: 

  • Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Surgery 
  • Colon Cancer Surgery 
  • Lung Cancer Surgery 
  • Prostate Cancer Surgery 
  • Uterine Cancer Surgery 

Learn more about the services offered at the University of Arizona Cancer Center

Getting Here

Hours At This Location
Monday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About Us

At the University of Arizona Cancer Center* you will receive personalized and compassionate treatment using state-of-the-art techniques. We treat all types of cancer and offer a variety of services including:

  • Biologic therapies
  • CAR-T, Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Immunotherapies 
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Medical oncology
  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Radiation oncology
  • Surgical oncology
  • Supportive care, including individual therapy and support groups

Research and Clinical Trials

Our physicians are also researchers because we believe our patients benefit from being cared for by those actively involved in cancer research. As a patient in our center, you have the opportunity to participate in clinical research trials for all stages of disease. Learn more.

Accreditations

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Commission on Cancer (CoC)
  • National Accreditations Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • National Accreditations Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
  • Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)

*This location is a department of Banner - University Medical Center Tucson.

Patients and Visitors

When visiting the University of Arizona Cancer Center we want your visit to go as smoothly as possible. The following pieces aim to help you feel prepared for your visit.

Meet our doctors at University of Arizona Cancer Center

View all of our doctors and schedule an appointment.

Jad Abdelsattar, MD

Breast Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology

Alejandro Recio Boiles, MD

Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Praveen Sridhar, MD

Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery

Rachna Shroff, MD

Pancreatobiliary Diseases, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Baldassarre Stea, MD

Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology

Ricklie Julian, MD

Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Thoracic Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Edward Gelmann, MD

Urologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, Genitourinary Medical Oncology

Carrie Luu, MD

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology

Philip Rosen, MD

Colon and Rectal Surgical Oncology, Colon and Rectal Surgery

Ahmed Elabd, MD

Orthopedic Oncology, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Jennifer Segar, MD

Breast Medical Oncology, Hematology Oncology

Abhijeet Kumar, MD

Hematologic Malignancy, Medical Oncology

Aparna Nallagangula, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology

Willis Navarro, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology

Aaron Scott, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Umbreen Rozell, MD

Breast Medical Oncology

Shona Dougherty, MD

Genitourinary Radiation Oncology, Gynecologic Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology

Junaid Arshad, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Charles Hsu, MD

Radiation Oncology

Lusine Mesropyan, DO

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology, Surgical Oncology

Reya Sharman, MD

Hematology, Medical Oncology

Marissa Poole, FNP

Hematology Oncology
4.9 out of 5.0

Sima Ehsani Chimeh, MD

Breast Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology