Patients with cancer or who have concerns about cancer can see our physicians on their own initiative for primary evaluation or second opinions. Although it isn’t required, many patients come to Texas Oncology for the first time through referrals from other doctors. Cancer is usually first suspected or detected by primary care physicians, gynecologists, internists, pathologists, surgeons, or others.
Check with your insurance company as well. Some insurance companies require that you have a referral from your primary care (or other) physician before seeing a specialist. If your insurance company requires a referral, please make sure that your other doctor has provided one before scheduling your first appointment.