Now in its 52nd year, Virginia Cancer Specialists
continues to increase service and access to quality cancer care
throughout Northern Virginia. The
new 7,162 square foot Fair Oaks facility, which opened its
doors on Monday, is Virginia Cancer Specialists' third expansion in
the last 6 months, with additional expansions planned for 2024 to
accommodate new physicians joining the practice.
FAIRFAX, Va.,
May 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Cancer Specialists, the
largest private cancer practice in Northern Virginia, reinforces its commitment
to providing exceptional cancer care and progressing clinical
cancer research by expanding its third location in the last 6
months. Virginia Cancer Specialists serves patients in 10 locations
throughout Northern Virginia with
advanced, integrated, complete cancer care.
The existing Fair Oaks, VA, Virginia Cancer Specialists location
relocated to an adjacent building, 3700 Joseph Siewick Dr, Suite
408, Fairfax, VA. Conveniently
located next to Fair Oaks Hospital, with easy access from Route 50,
Fairfax County Parkway, and I-66, the larger, state-of-the-art
suite will better serve patients with comprehensive cancer
services, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, research
and clinical trials, breast surgery, musculoskeletal tumor surgery,
thoracic surgery, genetic counseling, nutritional counseling,
therapeutic counseling, financial counseling, and palliative
care.
Convenient complimentary patient parking is available in front
of building 3700.
The Virginia Cancer Specialists' Fair Oaks, VA, location is home
to Medical Oncologist, Daniel Chong,
MD; Breast Surgeon, Lindy Rosal, MD,
FACS; and Breast Surgeon, Hernan
Vargas, MD, FACS, along with their clinical care teams,
advance practice providers, genetics counselors, oncology nurse
navigators, oncology pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and
laboratory technicians.
"As we open our expanded office, I remain dedicated to exceeding
our patients' expectations. I am committed to providing the highest
standard of care. I believe in shared decision making with my
patients and will continue to provide individualized care plans,"
said Dr. Rosal.
"We are excited to communicate the expansion of our office space
at Fair Oaks. The new space is conducive to the integrated care we
offer our patients, from diagnosis through treatment and into
survivorship of breast cancer. Our comprehensive program integrates
state of the art breast surgery, medical oncology, genetics,
nutrition, survivorship, and social services," shared Dr.
Vargas.
"Our integrated team ensures a 360-degree approach to care,
where patients benefit from the expertise of diverse specialists
working collaboratively and seamlessly under one roof. This
provides patients with great peace of mind knowing they will
receive coordinated, efficient care and support," shared Dr.
Chong.
Founded in 1972, Virginia Cancer Specialists has been an
integral part of the Northern
Virginia medical community for over 50 years. From humble
beginnings, founder Arthur Kales,
MD, opened the practice with a commitment to provide compassionate,
state-of-the-art treatment for cancer and blood diseases close to
home, all while laying the groundwork for decades of research, new
therapies, and future cures. Since, Virginia Cancer Specialists has
accomplished numerous breakthroughs that have advanced cancer care,
increased survivorship, and improved quality of life for tens of
thousands of patients from across the state. As home to the largest
clinical trials program in the Mid-Atlantic, Virginia Cancer Specialists
currently enrolls more than 3,400 patients in investigational
studies across breast, lung, brain, blood, solid tumors, and more
providing access to treatments that may not be available to the
general public.
About Virginia Cancer Specialists
Virginia Cancer Specialists, the largest private cancer practice
in Northern Virginia, was
recognized in 2024 as the #1 physician practice in Virginia with the most Castle Connelly top
doctors in cancer care. It features a world-class treatment team
fighting cancer and diseases of the blood, offering access to the
most current treatment protocols, clinical trials, and
comprehensive care. Its fully staffed, comprehensive clinical
research program also includes a dedicated research facility for
Phase I clinical trials—the Virginia Cancer Specialists Research
Institute, the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. The
practice offers medical oncology, radiation oncology,
musculoskeletal tumor surgery, breast surgery, thoracic surgery,
genetic counseling, palliative care, oncology nurse navigators,
oncology infusion nurses, oncology pharmacists, social workers,
dietitians, and laboratory technicians. Virginia Cancer Specialists
is part of The US Oncology Network. This collaboration unites the
practice with more than 1,400 independent physicians and research
and data from thousands of cancer patients in clinical trials
across the country. Virginia Cancer Specialists also participates
in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a
role in more than 100 FDA-approved cancer therapies. For more
information, visit USOncology.com. For more information about
Virginia Cancer Specialists, visit:
VirginiaCancerSpecialists.com
The Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, a global
leader in healthcare solutions.
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