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Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area provides cancer care services that complement the broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care services currently offered at CHRISTUS St. John Hospital. The Clinical Care Center is housed on the first and third floors of a medical office building on the campus of the hospital, offering convenience, direct appointment scheduling and free parking for patients.

  • Radiation treatment
  • Medical oncology & hematology
  • Chemotherapy
  • Laboratory services
  • Nutrition education, assessment and counseling
  • Social work counseling, including support groups and community resources
  • Pharmacy
  • Blood donation center

Highlights

  • Bay Area Center Exterior

    M. D. Anderson Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area on the campus of CHRISTUS St. John's Hospital.

  • Christus St. Joseph Sign

    M. D. Anderson Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area on the campus of CHRISTUS St. John's Hospital.

  • Bay Area Team Photo

    The team at the M. D. Anderson Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area.

  • Bay Area Staff Consult

    M. D. Anderson experts create a customized treatment plan for each patient using the latest technologies.

  • Patients & Nurse

    M. D. Anderson guides patients and their caregivers through the treatment process.

  • Patient & Staff Party

    With a song and a dance, M. D. Anderson team members honor the birthday of patient Ray Cargill.

  • Tile Mosaic

    For 35 years, the Children's Art Project at M. D. Anderson has created artwork like this bench commemorating the opening of the Clinical Care Center in the Bay Area.

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:

Faculty

Bay Area staffCraig 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.

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.

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.

Make an Appointment

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

Go to myMDAnderson


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