Mercy Medical Group

Dignity Health Medical Foundation oncologists provide comprehensive care for our patients with a cancer diagnosis.

Your medical oncologist leads a multidisciplinary care team, which may include surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, nurses, and social workers; working together to tailor a care plan designed for your unique needs, using the most innovative treatment options.

We understand how difficult a cancer diagnosis can be. Our team is focused on what matters to each individual on this journey, from support during treatment to life after. We want each of our patients to feel safe and heard throughout their treatment journey

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Gynecologic Oncology - (916) 556-3131
Hematology Oncology - (916) 733-5300
Radiation Oncology - (916) 556-3131
Surgical Oncology - (916) 733-2900

Our specialities

Our medical oncologist lead a multidisciplinary care team, which may include surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, nurses, and social workers; working together to tailor a care plan designed for your unique needs, using the most innovative treatment options.

We understand how difficult a cancer diagnosis can be. Our team is focused on what matters to each individual on this journey, from support during treatment to life after. We want each of our patients to feel safe and heard throughout their treatment journey. 

• General surgery
• Gynecologic cancer
• Hematology oncology
• Radiation oncology
• Surgical oncology
• Thoracic surgery

Delivering the best treatment options for the best patient outcomes.

In partnership with Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento, every member of our cancer care team works closely together—consulting and communicating every step of the way—to ensure you and your family receive the best possible treatment. 

Our cancer specialists cover the full continuum of care—coordinating with one another along the way to ensure patients receive seamless support along their journey. Our board-certified team consists of: 

• Diagnostic and imaging specialists: Dignity Health Advanced Imaging doctors work alongside our cancer care team to help prevent or diagnose cancer at its earliest stage possible.
• Medical oncologists: These are the doctors who coordinate and oversee a patient’s medical care from initial diagnosis throughout the course of the disease and also into remission. They specialize in use of medications, such as chemotherapy, hormones and targeted therapies. 
• Radiation oncologists: These specialists use ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. Radiation can be given as a curative technique, either alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. 
• Oncology surgeons: These are doctors who focus on the surgical management of tumors, including thoracic surgeons, urologists, general surgeons, among others.
• Nurse navigators: Specialized cancer care nurses who help guide patients through the treatment process. 

General surgery

At Mercy Medical Group, our team of experienced surgeons combines the latest technology with extensive training and expertise to perform a wide variety of innovative procedures, from appendectomies and spleen surgery to advanced breast cancer treatment.

• Abdominal surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Gallbladder surgery
• GERD surgery
• Hernia surgery

Gynecologic oncology

We provide comprehensive and cutting-edge care for women with gynecologic cancers in a convenient and comfortable environment. We are a leader in advanced technologies, including minimally invasive surgeries and provide access to the latest gynecological cancer clinical trials. 

Women face a number of gynecologic cancers, including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and uterine (endometrial) cancer. As with other types of cancer, knowing your risk factors and staying current with recommended cancer screenings are essential for early detection and treatment.

Hematology & oncology

Hematologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the blood. Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers or tumors. Services provided by Mercy Medical Group’s hematology/oncology team include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of cancer
• Infusion services for chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biological therapy
• Evaluation and treatment blood disorders
• Patient support groups
• Nurse navigator and patient education services
• Genetic counseling

Call (916) 733-5300 to schedule an appointment.

Radiation oncology offerings

New 3D imaging techniques, coupled with sophisticated planning software, have allowed radiation oncologists to localize and treat even small tumors with unprecedented accuracy. At the Mercy Cancer Center, three uniquely qualified specialists―a medical physicist, a dosimetrist and a radiation oncologist―work together to determine the parameters for a course of radiation treatment. Call (916) 556-3131 to schedule an appointment.

Thoracic surgery  services

Thoracic surgery is a surgical subspecialty that treats diseases affecting organs inside the chest (the thorax), to include conditions of the lungs, chest wall and diaphragm.

A thoracic surgeon would treat:

• Lung cancer
• Severe emphysema
• Cancer of the esophagus
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Hiatal hernias
• Swallowing disorders such as achalasia
• Excess sweating, usually of the upper extremity called hyperhidrosis

Nurse navigators for cancer patients

Nothing turns your life upside down like a cancer diagnosis. You may feel overwhelmed by the journey ahead of you, involving many specialists and procedures. This is where our nurse navigators come in, guiding you through the process and supporting you every step of the way. Dignity Health’s Nurse Navigation program is the only one of its kind in the Greater Sacramento area.

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