Wellstar Cherokee Health Park Expands Cancer Care
The cancer care experts at Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers at Wellstar Cherokee Health Park are dedicated to patient-centered care that’s tailored to every patient, every time. We have expanded our services and space to invest in the health of our community in Cherokee and the surrounding areas.
Our facility now has tripled patient exam rooms and quadrupled infusion recliners to facilitate complex treatment that is requested by our cancer patients. We’ve also added support services, including an onsite compounding pharmacy and a clinical pharmacist available to help answer any questions.
Our leaders, researchers and innovators collaborate with specialists and care team members to create treatment plans for optimal clinical outcomes.
Our services include:
- Medical oncology with partners in care Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers
- Outpatient infusion
- Pharmacy services including a compounding pharmacy for patient treatment needs, as well as on-site patient medication pick-up for oral chemotherapy
- Resources for patient education with a clinical pharmacist and nurse
- Support services including nurse navigators, dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors
Whole patient care
“At Wellstar, our patients have the support they need at every step of their cancer care journey,” said Wellstar Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. Madhurima Uppalapati. “Our team provides expert care for every aspect of the patient’s well-being and personalizes care to each patient’s needs.”
Support services include nurse navigators, who are registered nurses specially trained in cancer care who bring a highly personalized level of guidance and support to each patient and their family. Other members of our cancer care team include dietitians, social workers and genetic counselors.
To schedule a cancer care appointment at Wellstar Cherokee Health Park, call (470) 267-0230.