About - Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology

An affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School

Helping You Make The Right Choices

About

Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology is the largest private practice cancer care group in Massachusetts, with more than 22 medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, cancer genetics specialists and a growing team of oncology nurses and support staff.

We have 11 offices and numerous clinical affiliations throughout the area, and, with the addition of a practice in  Worcester, we expect to accommodate nearly 125,000 patient visits and treatments a year. Together, we strive to care for patients in the community health care system while we also work with major medical centers on new treatment protocols.

In 2010, CHO became one of only two cancer practices in Massachusetts to be certified by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, a rigorous, oncologist-led, practice-based quality improvement program. QOPI’s goal is to promote excellence in cancer care by helping practices create a culture of self-examination and improvement.

Some important facts

  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology participates in clinical trials.
  • Commonwealth Hematology Oncology has pioneered a cancer survivor program for patients who require specialized care coordination after a diagnosis of cancer.
  • We treat more than 7,000 new cancer patients every year across our practice.
  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology has 11 hospital affiliations, including affiliations with major academic teaching hospitals.
  • We believe in caring for the whole person.
  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology was established in 1996 and has earned a reputation for excellence in cancer care and blood disorders.
  • We have two state-of-the-art radiation treatment centers: Commonwealth Newburyport Cancer Center and Commonwealth Atrius Cancer Center.
  • We have dedicated Patient Advocates who assist patients with insurance and financial concerns.
  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology is a member of the Association of Community Cancer Centers.
  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology is a founding member of the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Improvement Project, a nationally recognized quality measurement and improvement program.
  • Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology has a community-based cancer genetics program.

Learn more about the medical professionals at Commonwealth Hematology-Oncology.