Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Decatur Hospital

Experts, treatments, trials and a personalized experience to give patients with cancer the best chance of living a full life.

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Nationally Recognized Cancer Center Your partner in cancer care

At Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Decatur Hospital, we’re dedicated to providing personalized, advanced cancer care.

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Your patients trust you to advise them on the right choices for their care. When you refer your patients to us, we will partner with you to recommend the best path forward for them. We schedule specialist appointments as quickly as possible.

Refer a patient by phone, email or online through Emory Healthcare Link. Our call center hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please fax patient records to 404-778-1251.

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As part of Georgia’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we bring to the Decatur area oncology expertise, advanced treatments and clinical trials, multidisciplinary collaboration and timely diagnosis.

Our team of experienced specialists in medical and radiation oncology, hematology and gynecologic oncology in Decatur collaborate closely with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s network of sub-specialized experts to develop treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and preferences. We are committed to ensuring that every patient receives coordinated care every step of the way — from diagnosis to treatment and long after.

Part of Georgia’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Superior survival rates: Research shows* the chances of surviving cancer are up to 25% higher when starting treatment at a center with National Cancer Institute designation, which recognizes centers that are making breakthroughs against cancer.
Trusted expertise: We have experienced specialists in medical and radiation oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology and more, tailoring care to each patient’s unique needs and preferences.
Clinical trials and advanced treatments: We offer the latest therapies, including precision medicine and clinical trials, delivering more treatment options and novel approaches.
Multidisciplinary collaboration: Our experts work together across disciplines to evaluate cases, develop personalized treatment plans and coordinate care.
Timely, precise diagnosis: Our Oncology Diagnostics Clinic provides comprehensive evaluations; coordination of diagnostic tests, imaging and biopsies; and rapid and accurate diagnosis for patients exhibiting early signs or suspicious symptoms of cancer, with appointments available within five business days.
High-risk cancer screening and surveillance: A specialized team with expertise in cancer genetics offers a personalized approach to managing cancer risk.
Support services: Patients and families are supported by resources aimed at easing the burden of cancer, including social work, nutrition counseling, spiritual health and more.

^{*As with all treatments, individual results vary.}

Meet our cancer care team at Emory Decatur Hospital

Heather G. Gatcombe, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Rujul Parikh, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program

Cancer Prevention and Control

Ashish B. Patel, MD, MBA Medical Director, Radiation Oncology

Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital

Satyanarayan K. Reddy, MBBS Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Hiromi Terawaki Rosselli, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Jennifer M. Scalici, MD Professor and Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Kristen D. Starbuck, MD Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Emory University School of Medicine

Research Program

Discovery and Developmental Therapeutics

Srinivas Sunkara, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Horace Tang, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Emory University School of Medicine

Daniel Ayers, PA Physician Assistant, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Winship at Emory Decatur Hospital

Suzy Cahn, MMSc, CGC Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Decatur Hospital

Jessica Guadagno, MMSc, PA-C Physician Assistant, Oncology Diagnostic Clinic

Winship at Emory Decatur Hospital

Kenneth Keith Woodington, DNP Nurse Practitioner, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Winship at Emory Decatur Hospital

Direct access to our physicians

Hoping to connect directly with a Winship physician? The WinshipMD physician directory app is a web-based mobile application exclusively for physicians and advanced practice providers to search and find a Winship physician by name, location or treatment specialty and gain access to their direct contact information. The app serves as an added communication tool for second opinions and patient referrals, helping you stay connected to our experts for seamless collaboration.

Visit the Apple App store or Google Play store to download the app for free. First-time access is vetted and granted by Kimberly Lawhorn, provider relations manager (contact via email).

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Oncology Diagnostic Clinic

Winship’s Oncology Diagnostic Clinic at Emory Decatur Hospital provides rapid and precise cancer diagnoses for patients exhibiting early signs or suspicious symptoms of cancer. We understand the urgency of timely diagnosis and so prioritize prompt appointment scheduling.

Our expert diagnostic team ensures your patients receive:

Appointments within five business days.
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and thorough review of medical records.
Coordination of any needed diagnostic tests, like endoscopy, tissue biopsy and advanced diagnostic imaging, including MRI, CT, PET scan and bone scan.
Guidance for next steps of care.

If your patient is diagnosed with cancer, our comprehensive team of oncology specialists will work together to create a customized cancer care plan and collaborate to recommend the best approach for your patient, offering unique treatment options they will not find elsewhere.

About Our Oncology Diagnostic Clinic

High-Risk Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Clinic

Winship’s High-Risk Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Clinic at Emory Decatur Hospital helps patients who are concerned they are at higher risk of developing breast and gynecologic cancer assess and manage their risk.

Risks include:

Family history of breast or gynecologic cancer
Diagnosed with a genetic mutation associated with breast or gynecologic cancer

At our clinic, patients receive a comprehensive evaluation and risk assessment. Our specialists in genetics, breast health, gynecology, radiology, pathology, medical oncology and radiation oncology work together to develop a personalized risk reduction strategy and provide care.

Our services include:

Comprehensive evaluation, including a physical exam, genetic testing and risk assessment
Genetic counseling
Screenings
Guidance on lifestyle changes
Risk-reducing treatments, such as medications and surgery
Ongoing surveillance

If your patients fear they are at high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer, we can help them evaluate and reduce that risk.

Clinical trials

Clinical trials provide patients more, and in some cases better, treatment options and the opportunity to help advance medicine. Winship Cancer Institute is developing and leading novel clinical trials, many not available elsewhere. Our physicians make every effort to match patients with a clinical trial that targets their unique cancer.

Wellness and support services

At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, we provide wellness and support services designed to ensure patients’ wellbeing. Recognizing that cancer and its treatment can have lasting effects on the body, mind and spirit, our Decatur location offers a range of resources to preserve patients’ quality of life, including social work, nutrition counseling, spiritual health and more.

Patient Care Support Services at Winship

Conveniently located

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Decatur Hospital is easily accessible from major interstates and public transportation. Valet parking and self-parking are offered onsite for patients and visitors.

Address:
2675 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA 30033 (Google Maps Directions)

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University offers comprehensive cancer care through an extensive network of Emory Healthcare facilities and services at many convenient locations in the metro Atlanta area.

View a Full List of Winship’s Care Locations

Where Science Becomes Hope®

Dedicated to discovering cures for cancer and inspiring hope, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University invents the most effective approaches to cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, provides these breakthroughs to patients, teaches them to the current and future biomedical workforce and disseminates them in communities across Georgia.

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