Oncology
Different factors contribute to the increasing prevalence of diseases such as cancer in our society. Factors such as population aging and growth, changes in lifestyle habits, and dietary patterns are some of the reasons leading to a rise in the number of individuals with oncological diseases.
Furthermore, improved access to healthcare services allows for earlier diagnosis and provides better treatment options.
The world is changing, and our hospital is evolving alongside these changes.
In the Cancer Unit of the Pablo Tobon Uribe Hospital, we have a highly specialized team of professionals and advanced technology to diagnose, treat, and support patients and their families on their journey through these diseases.
We offer a range of medical management options such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, as well as radiotherapy and both open and laparoscopic surgery. Additionally, we provide services like specialized nursing, psychology, nutrition, rehabilitation, and social work to offer comprehensive support and help patients regain hope in their future.
The Oncology Department is made up of a group of specialists from the medical and paramedical area responsible for the treatment and support of patients with cancer and/or some other benign or chronic diseases that require interaction with the specialists of the area.
We offer 6 specialties at El Poblado location to ensure private and timely access for patients: Adult Hematology, Adult Oncology, Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Oncological Urology, and Oncological Gynecology.
Adult Hematology
A clinical specialty that is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present any benign or malignant blood disorder (lymphomas, leukemia, multiple myeloma, anemia, and coagulation disorders, among others).
This medical team is also responsible for performing bone marrow transplant in benign or malignant diseases.
We allow permanent accompaniment by the family.
Our nursing staff is specialized in oncology.
Adult clinical Oncology
A clinical specialty that takes care of the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of adult patients diagnosed with cancer.
Oncological Neurology
A clinical specialty that is responsible for treatment and monitoring brain tumors, also neurological manifestations related to cancer.
Pain and Palliative Care
A clinical specialty that provides comprehensive and supportive treatment for patients with cancer or chronic diseases, taking care not only about physical but also psychological, social, and spiritual symptoms, and helping the family to manage all stages of the disease, including grieving process.
Head and Neck Surgery
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment of malignant and benign diseases located in the head and neck.
Breast and Soft Tissue Surgery
Surgical specialty in charge of the treatment of malignant and benign diseases located in the mammary glands or soft tissues (skin, muscles, tendons, subcutaneous tissue such as melanomas (skin cancer) and sarcomas (soft tissue cancer).
Oncological Gynecology
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment and monitoring of malignant diseases located in the female reproductive system such as cervix, ovaries, endometrium, vulva, and vagina.
Oncological Orthopedics
Surgical specialty in charge of the treatment and follow-up of patients with benign or malignant tumors located in limb bones.
Oncological Urology
Surgical specialty in charge of treatment and follow-up of patients with cancer in the urinary tract of both sexes or the male genital system, such as prostate, testicle, and penis.
Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
A surgical specialty that is responsible for the treatment and monitoring of malignant diseases located in the gastrointestinal tract (stomach, esophagus, small intestine, colon, and rectum) and in the peritoneum (tissue that covers the intra-abdominal organs).
Oncology Therapy (Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, and Hormone Therapy)
It is about the application of medicines for the treatment of cancer that can be administered by different routes.
This treatment is prescribed by doctors specializing in adult and pediatric hemato-oncology and provided by specialized paramedical personnel.
The Hospital has the following comforts thinking about the well-being of its patients and their companions:
- Independent chemotherapy rooms for adults and children. Medications that require clinical surveillance and blood transfusions are also applied in these rooms.
- Hospitalization unit specialized in the treatment of hemato-oncological patients.
- Pharmacy specialized for the preparation of oncological medicines.
- We follow a case management-based care model, where an oncology specialized nurse accompanies the patient and their family throughout the entire process, addressing their clinical and administrative concerns and providing support.
- Support by psychologists and social workers to facilitate adherence to the treatment.
Radiotherapy
Clinical specialty in charge of monitoring and treatment through radiation in benign and malignant diseases that may require it.
It counts with:
- Two dual linear accelerators.
- Conformal radiotherapy.
- Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy “IMRT”.
Human support team:
2 medical physicists, 5 radiation therapy technologists, 1 nurse, and 1 nursing assistant.
Bone Marrow Transplant
This is a type of treatment provided for patients with benign or malignant hematological diseases or metabolic diseases in children, with the aim of curing the disease. In this treatment, healthy stem cells are administered to the patient who is suffering from the disease.
In the case of adult patients, this treatment is performed by the Hematology department, while in pediatric patients, it is carried out by Oncology and/or Hematology specialists.
Throughout this process, patients also receive continuous support from a nurse coordinator who will be involved in every step, starting from the point when the physician considers the patient as a candidate for transplantation and throughout the subsequent stages.
Hospitalization Unit for Bone Marrow Transplant
We have rooms with special isolation to attend patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation or that may require induction chemotherapy.
Equipped with:
- HEPA filters of high efficiency and positive pressure at the entrance of each room, which reduces the risk of infections.
- Permanent accompaniment by the family.
- Nursing staff specialized in oncology and specialized in pediatrics for the care of children.
Support Staff
- Nursing team specialized in oncology, pain and palliative care, wounds and ostomies care.
- Psychology.
- Social work.
- Nurse manager.
- Nutrition in Oncology.
- Occupational therapy.
- An intrahospital playroom designed to provide a supportive and playful environment for children during their hospital stays.
Support Activities for Cancer Catients and their Families
- Sweet Moment: Pastry workshops for patients and caregivers of the Oncology Department.
- Palliative Care Training: Training for families about patient care at home.
- Grief Support Group: Promotion and Prevention Campaigns and Commemoration of Special Dates (World Cancer Day, Childhood Cancer Day, Prostate Cancer Day, Breast Cancer Day, among others).
Adult Hematology
Laura María Díaz
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Hematology.
Kenny Mauricio Gálvez
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Hematology.
Luis Eduardo Buitrago
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Hematology.
Leonardo Mejia
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Hematology.
Huxley Braulio Cabrera
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Hematology.
Adult Clinical Oncology
Alicia Quiroga
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Clinical Oncology.
Juan Fernando Arango
M.D. Oncologist.
Luis Gabriel Gonzalez
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Clinical Oncology.
Oncology Neurologist
Germán Alonso Reyes
M.D. Neurologist Oncologist.
Pain and Palliative Care
Nora Helena Saldarriaga
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Pain and Palliative Care.
Gabriel Eduardo Gomez
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Pain and Palliative Care.
Natalia Escobar Mejía
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Pain and Palliative Care.
Jhon lidemberto Cárdenas
M.D. Internist subspecialist in Pain and Palliative Care.
Head and Neck Surgery
Álvaro Diego García
M.D. Head and Neck Surgeon.
Julio Valencia
M.D. Head and Neck Surgeon.
Breast and soft tissue surgeons
Diana Carolina Ríos
M.D. Breast and Soft Tissue Surgeon.
Juan David Figueroa
M.D. Breast and Soft Tissue Surgeon.
Daniel Fernando Contreras
M.D. Breast and Soft Tissue Surgeon.
Oncologic Orthopedics
Miguel Andrés Murcia
M.D. Orthopedic oncologist.
Gustavo Molina
M.D. Orthopedic oncologist.
Oncological Urology
José Jaime Correa
M.D. Urologist oncologist.
Carlos Humberto Martínez
M.D. Urologist oncologist.
Gastrointestinal Oncological Surgery
Jaime Andrés Montoya Botero
M.D. Surgeon specialist in gastrointestinal surgery and endoscopy.
Gynecological oncology
Carlos Albeiro Ruiz
M.D. Gynecologic Oncologist.
Radiotherapy
Beatriz Eugenia Pineda
M.D. Radiation therapist.
Jaime Andrés Triana
M.D. Radiation therapist.
For national patients
To request an appointment (4) 360 47 88
To request more information (4) 445 90 00
For international patients
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Outpatients unit: Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hospitalization unit: 24 hours, 7 days of the week.
We are in Tower B, Floor -1.
