At Yale Medicine, our medical oncology specialists put our patients first. We know that starting cancer treatment as soon as possible is important. That’s why we offer rapid access to appointments and relevant testing, so you can begin your journey to recovery. Your care is personally led by a compassionate physician who works closely with a team of specialists, tailoring your treatment to meet your specific needs. About Us Medical oncology services are available at Smilow Cancer Hospital and at several regional locations across the state of Connecticut. Our physicians specialize in treating many different types of cancer using their expertise to guide your care for the best possible outcome. Throughout your treatment, you will receive personalized support from an intake specialist and a nurse coordinator, who will offer clear communication and comprehensive assistance every step of the way. Understanding that cancer affects more than just your physical health, we extend our support to include your psychological well-being, offering compassion and understanding to help you navigate the emotional challenges of your diagnosis. Click here for more information about our cancer care services.

Covering every aspect of health care for adults, Internal Medicine is the largest department in the Yale School of Medicine, and the largest clinical service at Yale New Haven Hospital. We provide comprehensive and specialized services in all areas in a variety of outpatient settings as well as the Veterans Affairs (VA) Connecticut Health Care System campus in West Haven. Our culture of collaboration and research gives patients access to expert opinions from nearly 1,000 doctors, as well as opportunities to get tomorrow’s health care today through more than 100 clinical trials. Most importantly, we attend to our diverse community of patients with compassionate, thorough care. Specialized care is offered in the following areas: Allergy & clinical immunology Cardiovascular medicine Digestive diseases Endocrinology General internal medicine Geriatrics Hematology Infectious diseases Medical oncology Occupational health & environmental medicine Nephrology Pulmonology, critical care & sleep medicine Rheumatology International reputation for work in understanding function, independence, and quality of life in older persons Key research breakthroughs of the past decade that include the development of a protective Lyme bacillus disease vaccine, exploration of the underlying causes of allergic disease, and the discovery of novel inherited immunological diseases Largest interventional cardiology program in Connecticut Major referral center for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as other metabolic conditions Nationally ranked program in kidney diseases and the largest kidney transplant program in New England, with multidisciplinary care clinics One of the largest peripheral vascular programs in the country, with leadership and participation in multiple new percutaneous device trials Once of only a few motility centers in Connecticut to provide all motility procedures and services Unique medical forensic exams for individuals with claims of torture who are seeking asylum in the U.S.

Our nationally ranked team of caregivers are experts in diagnosing and managing a broad range of acute and chronic kidney diseases, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. We offer around-the-clock primary care to patients with established renal disease or hypertension, and our physicians are readily available for consultation on newly referred patients. Our services are comprehensive. In some cases, we consult and collaborate with other doctors and work hand-in-hand with referring providers. In other circumstances, we are principal caregivers for our patients. In nearly all instances, our care is multidisciplinary, involving other physicians and specialists, nurse practitioners, physician associates, and skilled nurses. We are committed to: Being available 24/7 to our patients and referring physicians Open communication with patients, families and referring physicians Applying new approaches to treating and diagnosing renal diseases and their complications Advocating for our patients We offer: A dedicated nephrology floor at Yale New Haven Hospital A large outpatient peritoneal dialysis practice and home hemodialysis practice Clinical trials on the cutting edge of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) that attract patients from surrounding areas and states. Weekend seminars for patients with PKD and inherited kidney disease Dedicated subspecialty services for inherited kidney diseases, hypertension, cardio-renal syndrome, onco-nephrology, and kidney disease in pregnancy Our special services include evaluating and caring for patients with: Acute kidney injury Cardiovascular dysautonomia (e.g., orthostatic hypotension) Chronic kidney disease Diabetic kidney disease Dialysis therapies Electrolyte and/or acid-base disorders Glomerular diseases/Glomerulonephritis Hypertension Inherited kidney diseases Kidney disease and hypertension in pregnancy Kidney disease in cancer Kidney disease in heart failure Kidney transplantation Nephrolithiasis Polycystic kidney disease Largest—and rapidly expanding—kidney transplant program in New England with multidisciplinary care clinics Inherited kidney disease program, with coordinated access to multidisciplinary care for extra-renal disease, advanced genetic testing, and counseling Joint nephrology/urology kidney stone program for management of complex nephrolithiasis Multidisciplinary hypertension program for advanced diagnostic evaluation and management of complex hypertension and cardiovascular dysautonomia Advanced chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease program Dedicated nephrology floor at Yale New Haven Hospital Clinical trials and innovative research protocols in polycystic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, anemia in kidney disease, and peritoneal dialysis