At the Northeast Texas Cancer & Research Institute

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

903-606-4300

Advanced Cancer Care Available in Northeast Texas

We have blended the cancer care missions of CHRISTUS Health and Texas Oncology to provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care in Tyler, Texas. We brought together the best cancer care doctors from different disciplines to focus on treating you while concentrating on healing the whole person.

Multidisciplinary Oncology Care in One Building

You will have different cancer doctors and physicians treating your cancer during your treatments. Our new multi-million-dollar campus allows you to see your doctors at one location. In addition, a patient's team of specialists will be in the same building:

 

Award-Winning Care

Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons-Commission on Cancer

Commission on Cancer

Hours & Locations

CHRISTUS

Trinity Clinic

501 Saunders Ave. , Tyler, TX 75702
903-606-4300

 

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Cynthia's Story

What We Treat


 

Meet Our Northeast Texas Cancer Surgery Team

Our board-certified surgical oncologists and specialty physicians specialize in treating nearly every cancer type. When cancer is involved, tumors almost always require a surgical oncologist. Our team works hand in hand with your oncology care team to determine the best options for care.

Liver Cancer Surgeon

Dr. Curley is the institute Chair for CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Oncology Institute and has worked at MD Anderson and Baylor College of Medicine. Known internationally for treating the liver and stomach, Dr. Curley will give you compassionate care and help you find reassurance as you battle cancer. Learn more about CHRISTUS Health's approach to liver cancer.

Steven Curley

 

Meet Dr. Curley

Head & Neck Surgeon in Tyler, Texas

Dr. Scott Kohlert specializes in Head & Neck Surgery; he is board certified in Otolaryngology and is the only surgeon in East Texas with advanced fellowship training in head and neck cancer surgery and reconstruction. Dr. Kohlert’s special interests include cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box and sinonasal cavities. He also performs surgery for skin cancer and neck masses, as well as thyroid/parathyroid surgery, sinus surgery and advanced procedures for sleep apnea.

Steven Curley

 

Meet Dr. Kohlert

Soft Tissue Surgeon

Dr. Elaine Vo graduated with her undergraduate degree in molecular and cellular biology from Johns Hopkins before attending medical school and performing her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She completed a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology and is a board-certified general surgeon with the ability to treat colorectal diseases, soft tissue tumors, melanoma, pancreatic disease, and other surgical oncological needs.

Dr. Elain Vo

 

Meet Dr. Vo

Advanced Robotics

Dr. David Smith is an advanced robotic surgeon and heads the institute’s robotic surgery program. Dr. Smith treats esophageal, stomach, pancreas, small bowel, colorectal, liver cancers and melanoma and sarcomas. He also does paraesophageal hernia repairs and anti-reflux operations.

David Smith

 

Meet Dr. Smith

Lung Cancer Program

Dr. Suman Sinha and Dr. James Caccitolo lead CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic's lung nodule screening and lung cancer program.

Suman Sinha

Dr. Suman Sinha

 

James Caccitolo

Dr. James Caccitolo

 

 

Cardio-Oncology Program

Dr. Peter Pitonak lead CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic's cardio oncology program.

Peter Pitonak

Dr. Peter Pitonak

 

Meet Our Colleagues From Texas Oncology

Helping You Navigate Treatment Before and After

 

Navigator Program

Ashley Parnell leads our nurse navigator team and assists new patients diagnosed when they come into the center. Being diagnosed with cancer is frightening. Ashley will help guide patients through the building, answer questions or concerns, and help make appointments.

Survivorship Program

Led by physician assistant Jacob Krause, the Oncology Institute provides survivorship care to help with any issues patients have after treatment. Treatment and therapy can affect a patient’s ability to eat or move around freely. Our survivorship program continues to treat and help patients experiencing these side effects.

Comprehensive Care 

The new institute sets the standard for outpatient cancer care and will allow CHRISTUS Health and Texas Oncology providers to work in a multidisciplinary manner. Patients will benefit from this approach by receiving care from specialists and surgeons with access to the latest technology for treatment and diagnosis, including:

  • Chemotherapy 
  • Advanced Imaging Center with 3T MRI, PET/CT, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine and more 
  • Radiation therapy and radiosurgery 
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Surgical intervention 

Treatment options

  • Support and education services 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Lab
  • Dietician

Benefits of Receiving Care Close to Home

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Receiving cancer treatment in your hometown can go a long way in making the process easier for you and your loved ones.

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Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that involve people and are aimed at evaluating whether treatments are safe and effective. Every standard cancer treatment we have today went through a clinical trial to become the standard.

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Diagnostic Screenings

We believe in efficient and affordable health care. A key element of that ideal comes from fast and accurate diagnostics.

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Genetic Testing

At CHRISTUS Health, we provide a compassionate approach to individuals and families seeking answers about genetic conditions.

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