Epic Care: Over 40 Years, With More Than 40 Doctors, in 2 Counties, and1 Focus – CARE

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the size or scope of its services it is their commitment to cutting-edge personalized and compassionate care that puts patients first At the heart of their approach are four guiding values summarized by the acronym CARE Region Accountability Respect and Excellence These principles guide every interaction and reflect their commitment to the philosophy We Lead with CARE What makes Epic Care unique is our people and the meaningful relationships we build within the communities we are both proud to serve and call our home says Dr Uma Swamy CEO and Radiation Oncologist at Epic Care We are here to care for people treating each person not just as a subject but as a neighbor who feels seen heard supported and cared for Epic Care s commitment goes beyond clinic walls They actively patronage the same communities where their physicians and care teams live and work by sponsoring and participating in events such as the American Cancer Society s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay for Life Every June Epic Care hosts its annual Cancer Survivor Gatherings where patients support workers and care teams come together to celebrate survivorship and reflect on the journey underscoring their long-standing role in cancer care in the East Bay Epic Care offers comprehensive services in oncology Their multidisciplinary approach expert physicians and advanced diagnostics ensure patients receive coordinated top-level care close to home Epic Care has given me the opportunity to provide exceptional personalized care directly to members in my own public says Paige Hilt RN Oncology Nurse at Epic Care It s a profound privilege to walk alongside patients throughout their entire cancer journey several lasting years A cancer assessment can be devastating and while I can t change the assessment I can offer compassion care and assistance If I can help make someone s life a little easier or more hopeful then I know I m making a meaningful difference Beyond oncology Epic Care offers a wide range of specialties including breast strength and surgery plastic surgery bariatric surgery endocrinology internal medicine infectious syndrome lab services and ACR accredited diagnostic imaging This means patients don t have to passage far or tackle multiple practices to get comprehensive care The crew at Epic Care is proud to often be chosen as the physician s medical practitioner Dr Audrey d Andrea explains her reason for choosing Epic Care I love that Epic Care is just minutes from home no need to fight bridge traffic and they offer one of the preponderance advanced CyberKnife systems available With fewer than CyberKnife machines in all of California it s incredible to have access to this kind of innovation so close by she says But what really sets Epic Care apart is their attention to detail personalized care and short wait times I was in and out right on time Epic Care s care model earned national recognition as the Physician Practice in California for Top Doctors in Cancer Care by Castle Connolly for This honor highlights the skill and compassion of their physicians who are selected by their peers for delivering outstanding care In addition to clinical excellence Epic Care provides affordable care Research shows independent practices like Epic Care offer treatments at significantly lower costs than hospital outpatient departments with specific treatments costing less Navigating cancer is hard enough worrying about cost shouldn t add to that says Dr Swamy Epic Care s independent model keeps care personal high-quality and more affordable easing financial stress for patients while still delivering advanced compassionate healing For East Bay residents seeking personalized high-quality accessible and cost-effective healthcare Epic Care delivers more than just anatomical expertise they offer a legacy of compassionate provision With over years of experience and more than half a million patients served Epic Care has earned a strong reputation for excellence trust and community-focused care To learn more or schedule an appointment visit www epic-care com or call - With convenient locations throughout the East Bay Epic Care delivers exceptional healthcare close to home