UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at Moncrief Cancer Institute

Nationally Ranked in Cancer Care

UT Southwestern is ranked among the nation's top 20 hospitals for cancer care (#19) by U.S. News & World Report.

Who We Are

UT Southwestern’s renowned Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center now offers its leading-edge treatment at the Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. One of only 72 nationally designated cancer centers in the country, UT Southwestern is home to many of the nation’s top cancer specialists.

Physicians, surgeons, oncologists, therapists, and more work in tandem to carry out groundbreaking research and deliver the latest, most promising therapies to fight your cancer. And now, that world-class care is conveniently located close to home in Fort Worth.

What We Treat

We offer 13 major cancer care programs, each providing a wide range of integrated, patient-focused services:

Services We Provide

You will receive the same high-quality, specialized cancer care from our multidisciplinary team of experts without having to travel to our Dallas campus. Lab services, imaging, radiology, infusion, and medical oncology appointments are all located in our Fort Worth clinic.

Meet the Doctors

Jay Lohrey, M.D., medical oncologist, helps bring NCI-designated cancer care to Fort Worth and sees patients in this clinic full time. If you choose to receive care in Fort Worth, Dr. Lohrey and our experienced staff will seamlessly coordinate your care with other members of your care team in Dallas.  

Ina Patel, D.O., is the newest member of our Simmons Cancer Center team at the Fort Worth location. She specializes in breast and lung cancer as well as general hematology and oncology. Dr. Patel strives to provide a higher level of care throughout her patients’ journey by educating them at each stage of their treatment. Your treatment will be coordinated with the Dallas team to ensure the best possible care.