Cancer Treatment & Services at UH Geneva Medical Center

UH Geneva Medical Center brings nationally ranked cancer care close to you. We provide patients with on-site cancer care for many types of cancer, including:

• Breast cancer
• Colon cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Leukemia
• Lung cancer
• Multiple Myeloma
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Urological cancer

Our cancer services range from screenings, imaging and diagnostics to infusion therapy, access to clinical trials, and nutritional and psychological support.

Cancer Team Members

All cancer services are carefully coordinated for each individual patient by a highly skilled team of cancer specialists with additional treatment services available at UH Geauga Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals.

Hematology and Oncology

• Ulas Bayraktar, MD

Surgical Oncology

• Amitabh Goel, MD

Nurse Navigators

An oncology nurse navigator is available at UH Geneva Medical Center to serve as an educator and advocate for our patients and their caregivers throughout their cancer care experience.

Our navigator focuses on providing patients with:

• A knowledgeable contact person to facilitate questions, concerns or issues
• Educational information
• Emotional support
• Referrals as needed

Detecting Cancer Early at UH Geneva

UH Geneva Medical Center cancer services offers advanced technology for screening and diagnosing cancer, with the goal of catching cancer early. These services include:

• Biopsy
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Mammograms
• PET/CT scan
• Genetic testing

Cancer Infusion and Chemotherapy Services in Geneva, OH

The Infusion Center at UH Geneva Medical Center is equipped with six infusion stations. Each station has its own ultra-comfortable recliner, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen television. Privacy is also a priority, with curtains that close off each space permitting patient quiet time during medical care or consult. Our cancer infusion therapy services include:

• Chemotherapy and biotherapy
• Blood and blood product transfusions
• Growth factor injections
• Intravenous (IV) antibiotics
• IV fluid for hydration
• IV medications for nausea

Radiation Treatment at UH Geneva

Radiation oncology services for UH Geneva Medical Center patients are available at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at UH Mentor Health Center.

Surgical Oncology at UH Geneva

Surgical oncology services at UH Geneva Medical Center include:

• Breast Cancer Surgery including the Magseed^® technique for better patient experience
• General Surgery
• Laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Team at UH Geneva

Our multidisciplinary cancer specialists are committed to the individual physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their caregivers to guide each patient’s cancer treatment plan. Your team includes:

• Board-certified surgeons
• Medical oncologists
• Oncology certified nurses
• Pathologists

Additional cancer care team members include:

• Financial counselors
• Nurse navigators for scheduling and support services
• Social worker