University of Rochester Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic

About the Clinic

The University of Rochester Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic is a specialized children's clinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and blood disorders in children and adolescents.

The clinic operates within the University of Rochester Medical Center and Golisano Children’s Hospital, combining clinical care with scientific and educational activities.

Scope of Care

The clinic provides comprehensive care for:

• children and teenagers with cancer
• patients with benign blood disorders
• bone marrow disorders
• congenital immune deficiencies

Treatment includes both outpatient care and close collaboration with hospital departments and transplant units when clinically justified.

Patient Approach

The clinic team focuses on family-centered care, considering the medical and emotional needs of the child and their loved ones.

Patients may have access to modern treatment methods and clinical trials conducted in collaboration with larger oncology networks, allowing for the use of innovative therapies in line with current evidence-based medicine standards.

Scientific and Educational Activities

The clinic is part of an academic medical center where:

• basic, translational, and clinical research in pediatric hematology and oncology is conducted
• training programs for residents and fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology are offered
• educational activities for medical students and other healthcare professions take place

As a result, patients benefit from care provided by a team actively engaged in the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods.

For Whom

The clinic is intended for:

• children, teenagers, and young adults with cancer
• patients with congenital or acquired blood disorders
• children with bone marrow disorders and selected immune disorders

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

As part of a large academic center, the clinic collaborates with other pediatric specialists, enabling:

• interdisciplinary treatment planning
• coordination of inpatient and outpatient care
• rehabilitative, psychological, and social support when needed

Practical Information

The clinic typically sees patients on weekdays, in the morning and afternoon hours, closing in the late afternoon.

Detailed organizational information and current contact data are available on the clinic's official website.