Northwest Medical Specialties
Radiation Oncology • Tacoma, WA • Since 1985
About
Northwest Medical Specialties (NWMS) is a private, physician-owned medical practice focused on cancer treatment and oncology. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tacoma, WA, NWMS operates 9 offices across the Puget Sound region and is involved in clinical trials (Phase I–III) and various quality-care initiatives. Services include medical oncology, hematology, theranostics, and precision cancer medicine, with active participation in clinical research networks and payer/quality programs (e.g., EOM, QOPI, ACHC, NCQA). Key details: - Location: Tacoma, WA (headquarters) with multiple Puget Sound offices - Specialties: Medical oncology, hematology, cancer treatment, clinical research - Founded: 1985 - Notable: Active in clinical trials and oncology quality initiatives For precise services at a Tacoma location, consider contacting their Tacoma-area office or visiting their website for the closest clinic and current clinical trial opportunities.
Clinic Type
Radiation Oncology
Address
Tacoma Medical Oncology,
Phone
(253) 428-8700
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Opening Hours
Acute Care Clinic open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the Acute Care Clinic and its hours?
The Acute Care Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8am – 4pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Northwest Medical Specialties Website: 4.9/5 average (based on 78 internal reviews) (78 reviews)
- Third-party review aggregators: Mixed ratings (ranging from 1/5 to 5/5) (Varied)
Patients praise
- Personalized and supportive care during lengthy treatment plans
- High ratings in standardized patient satisfaction surveys (e.g., COA/OMH)
- Highly regarded by patients who feel well-supported in their recovery
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding communication and follow-up efficiency
- Reports of inconsistent enforcement of safety or cleanliness policies in waiting/clinical areas
- Perception by some patients of declining compassion over time
"My treatment was hard & lengthy, but they carried me through it. Now that Im showing no signs of cancer, they are still here for me with such support when concerns come up."
— Mellissa S."The communication and follow-up is horrible. As a previous cancer patient served by this office years ago, the compassion I received then is now gone."
— Yelp Reviewer"This Tacoma hematology clinic failed basic cleanliness and infection control... For immunocompromised cancer patients, this environment is unsafe."
— Bill B.Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Trispecifics at Northwest Medical Specialties - Northwest Medical Specialties — Apr 16, 2026
- A $50MM Bet on Local Cancer Care: Tacoma Project Aims to Keep Patients Out of Seattle - The Registry Pacific Northwest Real Estate — Nov 7, 2025
- Important Office Location Update: Dr. Zhang and Dr. Chaves - Northwest Medical Specialties — Oct 13, 2025
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