Arizona’s Connection to Nationally Renowned Cancer Treatment
City of Hope® Arizona is helping shape the future of cancer care through leadership in cellular therapies and precision medicine. Together with TGen, we are accelerating discoveries that bring innovative treatment options to patients throughout Arizona.
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma treatment, City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona is leading innovation in blood cancer care. Our renowned oncologists provide expertise in advanced cellular therapies, including stem cell transplant and immunotherapy, expanding treatment options for blood cancers and solid tumors. In collaboration with TGen, our teams are translating scientific discoveries into new treatments — bringing new hope to patients.
Leading-Edge Cancer Treatment and Comprehensive Care Across Arizona
When it comes to treatment, our oncology experts know there’s one cancer that matters — yours. That’s why we surround you with specialization, even if you’re diagnosed with rare or complex cancers. Patients like you across Arizona benefit from access to experts in blood, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, prostate and skin cancers, each offering advanced treatment options and innovative approaches. At City of Hope, we understand the unique challenges of each cancer type and are committed to providing personalized treatment plans designed for the best possible outcomes.
The Blood Cancer Program at City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona is home to a nationally recognized team of experts providing advanced care for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood disorders. Patients have access to leading-edge treatments, including stem cell transplantation, CAR T cell therapy, bispecific antibody therapy and other innovative therapies tailored to each patient's diagnosis and treatment goals.
The Breast Cancer Program at City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona provides personalized care for all types and stages of breast cancer, including complex and advanced diagnoses. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team of specialists, advanced surgical and reconstructive options, and individualized treatment plans designed to improve outcomes while supporting quality of life.
The Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Program at City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona offers comprehensive care for colorectal, stomach, liver, pancreatic, esophageal and other gastrointestinal cancers. Patients have access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced screening and diagnostic technologies, minimally invasive procedures and innovative treatment options tailored to their unique needs.
The Genitourinary (GU) Cancer Program at City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona provides specialized care for prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular and other genitourinary cancers. Through a multidisciplinary approach, patients gain access to advanced diagnostic tools, leading-edge therapies and personalized treatment plans for all stages of disease.
The Gynecologic Cancer Program at City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona offers comprehensive care for ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar and other gynecologic cancers. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary team, advanced surgical and treatment options, fertility preservation services, genetic testing and supportive care designed to address their unique diagnosis and goals.
Refer a Cancer Patient to our Arizona Cancer Center
Our National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Duarte, California, is a recognized leader in innovative discoveries and novel treatments that continue to revolutionize the fields of cancer research, prevention, detection and care. Now, with a national network that extends to Arizona and surrounding communities, City of Hope is able to transport this expertise to more patients in need. This means your patient will have access to leading-edge diagnostics and treatments — some of which may not be available elsewhere.
At City of Hope’s Arizona locations, you’ll have access to a wide range of diagnostic tools, including imaging services such as X-ray, fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET/CT) scans, nuclear medicine, mammography and ultrasound.
When you refer a patient to City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona
How to Refer a Patient to City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona
Become a Patient at City of Hope
Explore how to become a patient at City of Hope — whether you’re newly diagnosed, seeking a second opinion or exploring advanced treatment options. Learn about our expertise in complex cancers and how we support you through insurance and referrals, and hear inspiring stories from former patients. Start here to feel supported, informed and empowered in your care.
Cancer Second Opinions in Arizona
One of the most important decisions you’ll make on your cancer journey is who to trust with your care. Many patients make that final decision after seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis and treatment plan. At
That’s why, when you seek a second opinion at one of our Arizona-area locations close to home, our cancer experts work to perform the comprehensive evaluation you need, with the urgency you deserve. When you make a second opinion appointment with us, you’ll get results you can trust, delivered by a team of specialists who will collaborate on treatment recommendations personalized to your individual diagnosis, needs and preferences.
Our goal: to provide an individualized treatment plan that gives you confidence in the road ahead and allows you to get back to your life as quickly as possible.
Fast, Easy Insurance Verification
We accept many insurance carriers preferred by Arizona-area residents and accept most Medicare plans. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a patient at City of Hope, contact us to begin the insurance verification process. After we obtain your insurance policy information, we will conduct a preliminary check to determine how your insurance plan benefits might work and, if possible, schedule an appointment— all during the same phone call. If we need to investigate further, we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Innovative Advances in Cancer Treatment Right Here in Arizona
At City of Hope, we’re committed to bringing our patients new advances in cancer treatments right here in Arizona. Advances and innovations in the treatment of cancer have created a variety of new options for patients diagnosed with the disease. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy drugs, for instance, have added important options to the list of cancer treatments, and advanced genomic testing is giving doctors the opportunity to treat cancer on a cellular level for qualifying patients. City of Hope is one of the largest and most respected cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, renowned for discovering breakthrough innovations and pioneering technologies that have led to cancer treatment therapies being used around the world.
Cancer Treatment Clinical Trials
City of Hope offers clinical trials as part of our commitment to bringing our patients new and innovative cancer treatment options. City of Hope’s investigational research programs may offer patients early access to treatment options that would otherwise be unavailable to them.
The research team at City of Hope carefully identifies and studies new and emerging treatment options that are supported by strong clinical practices and scientific and investigational research. Our goal is to find those with the strongest likelihood of positively impacting our cancer patients, so we’re better able to offer new treatment options as soon as possible. Our research team is dedicated to ensuring patient safety and a positive patient experience, continuously measuring our safety event rates and performing better than available national benchmarks.
Because every clinical research study is different, the eligibility criteria vary from trial to trial. Your City of Hope care team will work with you to determine whether you qualify for an existing trial, and if so, they’ll assist you in enrolling.
We Coordinate the Details, Supporting You Every Step of the Way
At City of Hope, we understand how critical the decision-making process is when facing a cancer diagnosis — and the anxiety that often comes with it. That’s why we strive to make becoming a patient as easy and stress-free as possible — from your first call and first evaluation to your diagnosis, comprehensive treatment regimen and post-treatment survivorship plan. And beyond. We’re here for you, every step of the way.
What to Expect When Becoming a City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona Patient
Meet Our Cancer Care Clinical Experts
Alan H. Bryce, M.D. is the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix
"The patient-centered philosophy and collaborative work environment are what drew me here," says Dr. Farshid Sadeghi, Medical Director of Genitourinary Center and a Urologic Oncologist at City of Hope Phoenix. "These approaches directly influence the delivery of high-quality care."
Internationally renowned liver and pancreas surgeon Gagandeep “Gaugs” Singh, M.D., F.A.C.S., is Chief of Surgical Oncology and Director of Surgical Services at City of Hope Cancer Center Phoenix.
Dr. Tibor Kovacsovics joined City of Hope Phoenix in April 2023 as a hematologic oncologist, focusing his practice on the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers.
“The dedication here not only to cancer medicine but also to quality cancer care is a rare gift,” says Dr. Marnee Spierer, a radiation oncologist and Chief of Radiation Oncology at City of Hope Phoenix. “I wanted to be part of the effort.”
The integrative approach to cancer treatment is what attracted medical oncologist Dr. Sagun Shrestha to City of Hope.
National Cancer Care Expertise is Close to Home
City of Hope serves patients across the Valley through our main hospital in Goodyear, just west of downtown Phoenix. In keeping with the patient-centered approach at the heart of our care model, our Arizona-area locations in Gilbert, North Phoenix, Scottsdale and Prescott offer consultations, treatments and other cancer care services in convenient outpatient settings, delivered by a team of experts who work closely with one another to understand each patient’s individual diagnosis and needs.
