The Wistar Institute Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Wistar Institute Cancer Center is an NCI-Designated Basic Laboratory Cancer Center . NCI designation recognizes institutions for scientific excellence and leadership in cancer research, treatment, education, and community engagement. Designation is reviewed every 5 years through a rigorous peer-reviewed grant process.
For appointment requests, clinical trial inquiries, or patient services, visit the center's page on cancer.gov for verified contact information and research focus areas.
Hospital quality data — PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER
The Wistar Institute Cancer Center is hosted within PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER, which publishes CMS Hospital Compare quality data. Note: these ratings reflect the entire hospital, not only the cancer center's services.
Source: Medicare Care Compare · CMS Provider Data Hospital General Information dataset
Clinical trials at or near The Wistar Institute Cancer Center
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Medical disclaimer: This page aggregates information from the National Cancer Institute's public directory. It does not constitute medical advice or endorsement. Contact the center directly for care-related inquiries.
Source: NCI Cancer Centers directory · Last checked: 2026-04-20