How hard is it to get an appointment at MD Anderson?
Getting an appointment with us is easy. You can request an appointment directly, with no physician referral, through our patient access specialists. There are two ways to reach a specialist: By phone at 713-792-5410 or 888-543-2435.
How do I get a consult at MD Anderson?
Request an appointment at MD Anderson online or by calling 1-877-632-6789.
Is MD Anderson free?
If your insurance plan is not accepted at MD Anderson, or if you do not have insurance and are paying for your own care, you will be asked to pay a deposit for your first appointment at MD Anderson. The deposit is only an estimate, but the actual charges may be higher or lower based on the actual services received.
How much does it cost to stay at MD Anderson?
Executive Rooms/Suites/Executive Suites
Room | Executive room with two queen-size beds, no kitchenette |
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Price per night | $205 |
Can I go to MD Anderson without insurance?
What is the best hospital for melanoma?
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
Is MD Anderson reliable?
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is honored to rank No. 1 in cancer care in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 “Best Hospitals” survey. The institution has been named one of the nation’s top two cancer hospitals since the survey’s inception in 1990.
Does MD Anderson provide housing for patients?
Matthew’s Miracle House provides reduced-cost housing to patients undergoing treatment and their family members. About half the patients are children treated at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.
Does MD Anderson take uninsured patients?
Can you be treated at MD Anderson without insurance?
Does MD Anderson treat melanoma?
Because MD Anderson leads one of the most active melanoma skin cancer treatment programs in the nation, our surgeons have extraordinary expertise and experience that can help increase your chances for successful treatment.
Where should I stay while being treated MD Anderson?
Overall, I would say that staying at the Rotary House is the best place for patients and family members while getting treatment at MD Anderson. Whether you’re young, old, or somewhere in the middle, staying here is safe and gives you piece of mind during very stressful situations.
Does melanoma show up on bloodwork?
Blood tests. Blood tests aren’t used to diagnose melanoma, but some tests may be done before or during treatment, especially for more advanced melanomas. Doctors often test blood for levels of a substance called lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) before treatment.