UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center | New Mexico | Albuquerque
Oncology • Albuquerque, NM • Since 1971
About
UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNM CCC) is Albuquerque-based, part of the University of New Mexico Health system, and a federally designated cancer center. It offers personalized cancer care—chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy—along with clinical trials and supportive services. Founded in 1971, it operates three offices in Albuquerque (HQ at 1201 Camino de Salud NE) and provides services across New Mexico and beyond, with a presence in India. The center is a health care educational institution employing about 88 staff. Contact: 505-272-2839 / 505-272-4946. Website: unmhealth.org/cancer.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
1201 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone
Schedule an Appointment (505) 272-4946
HSC-ClinicalTrialInfo@salud.unm.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency care available via appointments; refer to emergency updates page
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FAQs
What is the significance of Comprehensive Cancer Center designation?
Comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute means the center can provide advanced, scientifically-based cancer care in a caring, supportive environment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CancerLogix / CMS HCAHPS: 2/5 (CMS Overall Hospital Rating) (1,713 surveys (based on UNM Hospital data))
Patients praise
- High quality and expertise of many physicians and medical staff
- Compassionate, attentive, and helpful care teams
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Appreciation for being an NCI-designated cancer center
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Administrative and scheduling challenges, including portal issues
- Difficulties with medical records management and communication with records personnel
- Perceived inconsistency in the quality of care among different specialists
"Compassionate care for all patients. Very competent team and staff. Recommend it for anyone needing treatment."
— a-better-place.com"Administration is very bad. Their patient portal doesn't connect with their scheduling system. So you can't see any appointments online... Medical records personnel are extremely rude on the phone."
— sagemenu.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Setting the Table: UNM Cancer Center Program Growing Cancer Research and Retaining Researchers — Apr 21, 2026
- UNM Cancer Center Physician-Scientist Awarded $12.9M Grant to Study Endometrial Cancer | Newswise — Sep 24, 2025
- New UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center clinic treats external, internal cancers - AOL — Jul 29, 2025
- MAKING STRIDES TOGETHER: UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts its 9th Cancer Challenge on Sept. 20 | Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce — Sep 8, 2025
- Free skin cancer screening offered by UNM School of Medicine — May 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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New Mexico Cancer Center (NMCC) is an independent, multi-site oncology practice operated by New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants Ltd. Founded in 1986/1987, it provides comprehensive cancer care across New Mexico, with a flagship facility in Albuquerque (4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109). The Albuquerque center offers medical and radiation oncology, chemotherapy infusion, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and an on-site dispensing pharmacy. NMCC emphasizes patient-centered, multidisciplinary care and has expanded to five offices statewide. Contact numbers include (505) 842-8171 and (505) 828-3796.
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