The Smart Choice for Care
Comprehensive Care for all Your Needs
Facing a diagnosis for cancer or a blood disorder can be incredibly challenging. Getting all your treatment in one personalized and caring place shouldn’t have to be. We make it easy for our patients.
- Exceptional physicians, trained at leading institutions, recognized as the top doctors in the state
- Two onsite infusion centers with a skilled and attentive nursing team
- An onsite lab and a dispensary to make it easy and convenient for our patients
- Dedicated nurse navigator, social worker, patient educator, and nutritionist
- A full-time research team offering the latest clinical trials
- Financial counseling
- A genetic risk assessment program
- A unique office-based palliative care program led by one of the nation’s leaders in the field
- A non-profit foundation dedicated to providing supportive services, guidance, and education to cancer patients and their caregivers
- An intake coordinator who can assist first time patients – no referral needed from a doctor
Higher quality, lower costs, more personalized care
ECHO is owned and led by doctors as an independent private practice committed to serving our community. We provide a better alternative to large hospitals and big physician groups and our sole allegiance is to you. What this means for our valued patients:
- Higher quality at a lower cost
- No facility or hidden fees
- All the services you need in one place
- Care in your local community
- Access to the newest clinical trials
- Where you are treated like family and everyone knows your name
- On site social worker, nutritionist, and patient educator to guide you
Click here to learn why independent medical practices are the cost effective, safe choice for cancer care.
You shouldn’t have to wait to get the highest quality care
We are committed to getting patients in quickly to be seen by our team. Other practices may not see you for weeks, or even months. We are committed to getting you scheduled within a weeks time. And you can call us direct and do not need a referral from a doctor.
Easy Scheduling. No referral needed
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Nationally Recognized for Our Expertise
Our board-certified hematologists and oncologists have trained at leading healthcare institutions and offer the latest treatment options. They are highly regarded for their expertise in cancer care and blood disorders. They serve on national boards, are involved in ongoing research, and share their expertise in presentations to the oncology community.
We are thrilled to have our doctors consistently recognized as the “Top Doctors” in the United States. This distinction recognizes the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians who deliver best-in-class healthcare, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.
Meet Our Newest Team Members
We are thrilled to bring in the best and the brightest physicians to our team. They share our commitment to excellence and to delivering the highest quality, personalized, cost-effective care right in the local community.
Dr. Smitha Mellacheruvu joined us in July of 2024 from the New York area. She did her training at University of Connecticut, followed by a fellowship at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She served as an attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center in New York before joining a private hematology/oncology practice in New York where she spent 7 years. Most recently, she served as an attending physician in oncology at Northern Westchester Hospital. She has been consistently recognized as one of the nation’s “Top Doctors” and “Exceptional Women in Medicine.” Learn more about Dr. Mellacheruvu.
Dr. Brittany McCall did her medical training at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in North Carolina where she was awarded the Helms Award for excellence. She completed her residency at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She then went on to complete a hematology/oncology fellowship at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Rhode Island. She has published numerous articles on blood-related cancers. She looks forward to sharing her expertise and building a strong rapport with patients starting in mid-October. Learn more about Dr. McCall.
Access to Cutting-Edge National Clinical Trials
You don’t need to travel far to large cancer centers for the newest clinical trials. ECHO offers over two dozen of the nation’s leading clinical trials. We have a dedicated research team that matches clinical trials with the needs of our patients and carefully manages every aspect of participation.
Personalized Care in a Personalized Setting
Dr. Dinesh Kapur discusses what differentiates ECHO and how we provide the most comprehensive, cutting-edge care in a community setting. Find out the advantages of seeing a community-based practice where you get the best quality, best service, at an affordable cost in a warm and inviting environment.
Treating the Whole Person, Not Just the Disease
At ECHO, from initial diagnosis through recovery, we have a full team available to support you. That includes our physicians, nurses, patient navigator, social worker, an educator, financial counselors, and a caring administrative team.
Education plays a critical role in ensuring you understand your diagnosis and know what to expect. Click below for a number of helpful videos that our team has prepared.
We Treat You Like Family
“Everyone treats you as if they were part of their own family. They explain procedures to you, listen to your concerns, and answer questions.”
“From the time I walked in the door I was made to feel I was a priority. I was made to feel welcome.”
“I always feel satisfied with everyone at this office because they treat patients as people, are respectful and helpful. A++”
“The doctor and nurses are very concerned, friendly, and kind. They care about their patients and are willing to help in any way. I highly recommend them to my family and friends.”
“My doctor really cares and I trust her. The people working here have always been awesome.“
“My doctor is easy to talk to, patient, kind, and always makes sure I am comfortable with how he treats my medical issue.”
“Professional, personal, thorough, and genuine in their care.”
“My doctor really cares about his patients and makes sure the family members are well informed and up to speed on diagnosis/treatment options.”
“This was not a cookie-cutter assembly line, impersonal medicine. The treatment was personalized – not only for me, but everyone sitting near me.“
“The entire staff was extremely friendly and professional. I felt cared for and that I was getting top-quality care.”
“I can’t say enough about all the staff, from check-in to check-out.”
“My doctor and the staff at ECHO have been highly supportive of my cancer experience and provided timely access to additional resources as needed.”
A new diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming. We will get you scheduled within days to see one of our exceptional physicians and are here to support you every step of the way. No physician referral is needed and you can call us directly. You have a choice with your care – make the smart choice!
Schedule a visit today: call 860-251-9998 or
