Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area
The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area is located on the campus of CHRISTUS St. John Hospital near the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. We offer convenience, direct appointment scheduling and free parking for patients. Services at Bay Area include:
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Location
Address: 18100 St. John Drive, Nassau Bay, TX
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. for chemotherapy and radiation patients
Request an appointment: (713) 563-0670 or toll-free: (866) 913-9876
Your First Visit
Click on the links below to prepare for your first appointment:
- Patient History Database (pdf): complete this form before your visit.
- New Patient Checklist: know what to bring and what to expect with this handy checklist.
- Map & Directions: Driving directions to our clinical care center.
- Bay Area Brochure: read more about our facilities.
Faculty
Medical Oncologists
Amy Hassan, M.D.
Dr. Hassan received her medical degree in the Houston area at Baylor College of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology and oncology. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has specific research experience in novel imaging techniques and therapies for breast cancer. In addition, Dr. Hassan has published reviews on blood disorders. Her clinical interests include the treatment of a broad range of hematologic diseases and cancers.
Craig Kovitz, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Dr. Kovitz received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio and his fellowship training in medical oncology and hematology at M. D. Anderson. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kovitz has participated in research studies on the treatment of pre-leukemic blood disorders and leukemia, as well as bone marrow transplantation. His clinical interests include a broad scope of solid tumor malignancies, as well as benign and malignant hematologic disorders.
Radiation Oncologist
Matthew Ballo, M.D.
Dr. Ballo received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, followed by an internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland and a residency at M. D. Anderson. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Ballo has extensive experience using the latest radiation therapy technologies. His clinical focus is on treating patients with soft tissue sarcoma, skin cancer, and genitourinary, breast, head and neck, and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Make an Appointment
- Call 713-563-0670 or Toll-free: 866-913-9876
- Request an appointment online
- Questions? Call 1-877-MDA-6789 or contact us online
Online Services
Take advantage of our online services, including myMDAnderson, the personalized site that helps you manage your cancer treatment:
- Appointment schedules
- Secure messaging with your care team
- Patient education, billing, and more

