Tennessee Oncology, which treats nearly half the cancer patients in the Volunteer State, opened the newly-renovated lobby today and began construction on the second and third floors at its downtown Chattanooga clinic, located at 1032 McCallie Ave., as part of a two-year overhaul.
Renovating an operational oncology clinic requires expertise so that patient care is not disrupted and the project build-out can be staged efficiently. Tennessee Oncology is partnering with Blevins Construction and Tinker Ma to double the overall size of the clinic, including:
- Expanding patient check-in and check-out areas
- Doubling the infusion room space
- Tripling the exam and new patient consult rooms
- Increasing the laboratory, pharmacy, and research pharmacy areas
- Adding an administrative suite
“Tennessee Oncology has deep roots in the Chattanooga community, and we’re excited to unveil our newly renovated lobby and welcome patients and their families into a space designed to enhance the patient experience,” said Natalie Dickson, MD, CEO and President of Tennessee Oncology. “As our practice has grown throughout the state, we’ve learned valuable lessons in how to expand without interrupting patient care. I’m proud of how our care teams ensured their patients’ needs were met throughout the first phase of construction and look forward to the project’s completion.”
At the downtown Chattanooga clinic, six physicians and six advanced practice providers care for patients.
Throughout the renovation, Tennessee Oncology’s clinical and operational teams will work closely to ensure uninterrupted access to care while construction progresses in phases around active patient treatment areas.
The renovation reflects Tennessee Oncology’s long-term commitment to the Chattanooga community and will provide patients, caregivers, and staff with a significantly expanded and modernized facility designed to support continued growth, enhance the patient experience, and increase access to high-quality cancer care for years to come.
About Tennessee Oncology | Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care practices, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. For more information, visit www.tnoncology.com. Media contact: Eric Hoffman (ehoffman@oneoncology.com)
