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Your First Visit

If you haven’t been to City of Hope before, you probably have a few questions. This page has helpful information: like what to bring, what it will cost, and what to ask your doctor. We want your visit to go as smoothly as possible.
Requesting an Appointment

City of Hope has made the first step to navigating treatment stress-free. Once an appointment has been scheduled, we’ll follow up with a list of things to bring and how you can prepare for it.

The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion

In our 100+ years of experience treating life-threatening illnesses, we’ve discovered that with almost any illness, there are options. Options like different methods of diagnosis, or alternative treatments that might be available for the same diagnosis. Being newly diagnosed is a critical stage in any disease. Make sure you gather all the professional advice available.

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City of Hope Network Locations
Request an appointment at your nearest City of Hope location.
What You Need to Know
Being well-informed will ensure that you have the knowledge needed to join your care team in making critical decisions.
DUARTE MAIN CAMPUS ORIENTATION

A welcome and orientation video to guide you through all the important patient and family resources at City of Hope's main campus in Duarte, California

INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES

We recognize that each patient’s medical situation and insurance plan are different. Although there is no guarantee of coverage, you should ask your health insurance company to review your request with City of Hope.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CARE TEAM

Good communication improves the quality of care that you receive. Read our list of questions patients frequently ask their care team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A general FAQ about all things City of Hope and the services we provide. Read this to get a better understanding of how our services work and the quality care you can expect from us.