First, I'm sorry you have a need to look up an oncologist. Second, the Ghosh Center is where you…read morewant to be if you need an oncologist and you're in Cedar Rapids. Dr Ghosh has been practicing in the Cedar Rapids area for years. He was formerly at St Luke's, where he helped to open their oncology and hematology department. Last year they parted ways and he opened the Ghosh Center for Oncology and Hematology. I've seen the way he treats his patients, and I'm always impressed. The key point here is that he treats the patients, not the cancer. At the Ghosh Center they focus on the entire patient and quality of life, not treating the cancer in spite of the patient. That may seem like a trivial difference but when you're talking about chemotherapy it's a very fine balance. I, unfortunately, know my way around a doctors office or hospital fairly well. I'm not a doctor (I only play one on the internet) but I appreciate that Dr. Ghosh includes me in the plan of care when it comes to my mom. He's very good about giving me all the information I need to make an informed decision and listening to my concerns about any drugs or therapies he prescribes. His staff? Almost more impressive than Dr Ghosh. The nurses and office staff are always kind, thoughtful, and caring. It's pretty incredible that a group of people can make something like 5 hour chemo treatments something a person looks forward to. Without the fantastic people administering chemo, answering questions, handling billing, and seeing patients the Ghosh Center wouldn't be as welcoming and successful as it is. I really like that Dr Ghosh isn't solely focused on medicine and chemotherapy. He's suggested more "eastern medicine" options than I'd expect from most doctors. I'm always happy to find a doctor that doesn't just jump to writing a prescription to fix a symptom. Again, I wish you didn't need to find an oncology office at all, but if you need one, the Ghosh Center is where you want to be.

I saw Dr. Ghosh as a kiddo - from about 1993 - 2000 (age ~8 to ~16). As I got older, i was finally…read moremade aware of how serious my condition was at the time - but all I remember is having a completely normal childhood and having fun when I would have to go in for treatment. My hope is that speaks volumes about the quality of the care provided by him and the leadership he provides for his staff!