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Top 25 cancer centers by total physicians
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) is a professional organization accrediting healthcare facilities that meet specific standards for quality cancer care. Hospitals recognized by the CoC have demonstrated a commitment to providing high-quality cancer treatment by employing qualified cancer specialists, offering a comprehensive range of treatment options and support services, and continuously improving their cancer care programs.
The Definitive Healthcare HospitalView product tracks more than 1,100 hospitals recognized by the CoC. This Healthcare Insight reviews the top cancer centers in the U.S. based on the total number of affiliated physicians at the hospital. The number of affiliated physicians represents the count of billing providers who submit their largest number of claims with the given facility.
| Rank | Hospital name | State | Definitive ID | # of affiliated physicians | Explore dataset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Clinic Main Campus | OH | 3120 | 6,344 | Explore |
| 2 | AdventHealth Orlando | FL | 873 | 4,833 | Explore |
| 3 | Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary’s Campus | MN | 2191 | 4,607 | Explore |
| 4 | Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital | MI | 2035 | 3,476 | Explore |
| 5 | Yale New Haven Hospital | CT | 731 | 3,357 | Explore |
| 6 | Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | NC | 3003 | 3,115 | Explore |
| 7 | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | PA | 3571 | 3,104 | Explore |
| 8 | Strong Memorial Hospital | NY | 2818 | 3,049 | Explore |
| 9 | Cincinnati Children’s Burnet Campus | OH | 5576 | 2,981 | Explore |
| 10 | NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center | NY | 541974 | 2,954 | Explore |
| 11 | Northwestern Memorial Hospital | IL | 1135 | 2,920 | Explore |
| 12 | Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital | MI | 2066 | 2,910 | Explore |
| 13 | Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest | PA | 3525 | 2,861 | Explore |
| 14 | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | CA | 430 | 2,840 | Explore |
| 15 | Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN | 2151 | 2,733 | Explore |
| 16 | Boston Medical Center | MA | 1976 | 2,728 | Explore |
| 17 | North Shore University Hospital | NY | 2824 | 2,704 | Explore |
| 18 | The Johns Hopkins Hospital | MD | 1914 | 2,691 | Explore |
| 19 | Brigham and Women’s Hospital | MA | 1969 | 2,681 | Explore |
| 20 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | TN | 3742 | 2,560 | Explore |
| 21 | Duke University Hospital | NC | 2973 | 2,486 | Explore |
| 22 | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | TX | 4017 | 2,474 | Explore |
| 23 | Montefiore Hospital - Moses Campus | NY | 273024 | 2,462 | Explore |
| 24 | Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus | LA | 1772 | 2,446 | Explore |
| 25 | Hartford Hospital | CT | 718 | 2,406 | Explore |
Fig. 1. Data is from the Definitive Healthcare HospitalView product. The number of affiliated physicians is sourced from Physician Compare and Definitive Healthcare proprietary research. Data accessed May 2024.
Which cancer center has the most physicians?
Cleveland Clinic has the highest number of physicians among CoC-accredited cancer centers, with more than 6,300 affiliated providers. This top-ranked academic medical center, recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for its cancer care, goes beyond oncology excellence. Cleveland Clinic is also renowned for advancements in cardiology, gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, and more.
Joining the ranks, Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, and AdventHealth Orlando, each have more than 4,500 affiliated physicians. Both facilities are also among the largest U.S. hospitals based on net patient revenue.
Overall, this list offers a springboard for identifying high-value targets within the cancer center market. By pinpointing affiliated providers at these centers, life science companies can target the most relevant specialists, engage with key decision-makers at top cancer programs, connect with potential clinical trial sites, inform market access strategies, and more.
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