James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
University of Rochester
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 704
Rochester, New York 14609
United States of America
Telephone ++1 (for USA) - 866 - 4WILMOT
Emergency Telephone ++1 (for USA) - 585 - 275 58 63
Telefax ++1 (for USA) - 585 - 506 02 69
The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center is a state-of-the-art clinical Cancer Center. Its focus is to:
- Provide outstanding care for people with cancer by offering the latest and most - Conduct significant interdisciplinary cancer-related research, from prevention to
- Translate advances in the basic sciences into meaningful cancer treatments - Provide superior education and training programs for students and fellows in areas
effective therapies in a compassionate setting
post-cancer quality-of-life issues
related to cancer research and clinical care
Breast Cancer
Brain Tumors
Colon and Rectal Cancers
Endometrial Cancer
Head & Neck Cancer
Leukemia
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Non-Hodgkin`s Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Oral Cancer (mouth, tongue, salivary gland, etc.)
Multiple Myeloma
Genitourinary Cancers (bladder, kidney, urethral, etc.)
Bone Caner
Stomach Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Liver Cancer
Pediatric Cancers
Esophageal Cancer
Non-Invasive Diagnostic Methods:
Blood Tests
Urine Tests
MRI
CT (CAT) Scan
Ultrasound
X-ray
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
Mammography
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Bone Scan
Neurological exam
Invasive Diagnostic Methods:
Biopsy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Angiogram
Cystoscopy
Ductography
Colonoscopy
Needle Aspiration
Laparotomy
Spinal Tap
Endoscopy
Laser Therapy
Pelvic Exam
Thoracentesis
Invasive, Non-Surgical Therapeutic Methods:
Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy (intravenous, injection and oral)
Immunotherapy
Hormonal Therapy
Apheresis
Brachytherapy
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Surgical Therapeutic Methods:
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Surgical Oncology
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
Robotic Surgery
Total number of beds: 35
Number of intermediate care beds: 23
Number of critical care beds: 12
Number of transplantation beds: Bone Marrow Transplantation = 12
Number of operation rooms: 20 +
Radiation therapy available: yes
Number of doctors: 28
Number of nurses: 85
Translators: Yes, Interpreter Services available
By Car
From the West:
NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 47; I-490 East to I-390 South to Exit 16A (E. River Rd.); right on East River Road and right on Kendrick Road; bear left onto Lattimore Road and drive one block to Crittenden Boulevard; take right on Crittenden. To get to the hospital parking garage, take left on East Drive. The main entrance to the hospital parking garage will be on your left. Go to the main information desk in the lobby and ask for directions to the Cancer Center.
From the South:
I-390 North to Exit 16 (W. Henrietta Rd.); right on W. Henrietta Rd. (Rte 15); two miles to a left on Elmwood Avenue. The main entrance to the hospital and parking garage will be on your left. Go to the main information desk in the lobby and ask for directions to the Cancer Center.
From the East:
NYS Thruway (I-90) to Exit 46; I-390 North to Exit 16 (W. Henrietta Rd.); right on W. Henrietta Rd. (Rte 15); two miles to a left on Elmwood Avenue. The main entrance to the hospital and parking garage will be on your left. Go to the main information desk in the lobby and ask for directions to the Cancer Center.
From the Rochester International Airport:
Turnbright when exiting the airport; follow I-390 South to Exit 17 (Scottsville Road); left on Scottsville to Elmwood Avenue; turn right onto Elmwood; drive over the bridge and continue on Elmwood. The main entrance to the hospital and parking garage will be on your right. Go to the main information desk in the lobby and ask for directions to the Cancer Center.
By Air Transportation
From the Rochester International Airport (ROC):
Turnbright when exiting the airport; follow I-390 South to Exit 17 (Scottsville Road); left on Scottsville to Elmwood Avenue; turn right onto Elmwood; drive over the bridge and continue on Elmwood. The main entrance to the hospital and parking garage will be on your right. Go to the main information desk in the lobby and ask for directions to the Cancer Center
Heli Port is available.
This information was provided by Catherine A. Lyons RN MS, Associate Director of Cancer Services at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
Last update: 3rd of April 2004
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