Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Bay Region
Surgical Oncology • Bay City, MI • Since 1943
About
Karmanos Cancer Institute is a nonprofit, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center headquartered in Detroit, MI, affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine and now part of McLaren Health Care. The network operates 18 treatment locations across the U.S., including the McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, Michigan, as part of its 7 U.S. offices and partner sites. It offers diagnostics, treatment, and research across cancer types, with access to many cancer-specific therapies. Key facts: founded 1943, 698 employees, revenue ~$350M, nationwide reach with multiple Michigan locations and collaborations in education and research. For Bay City-specific services, contact the McLaren Bay Region campus or Karmanos via karmanos.org or 800-527-6266.
Clinic Type
Surgical Oncology
Address
3140 W. Campus Drive Bay City, MI 48706
Phone
18005276266
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Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Hours of operation?
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals/WebMD: Not available/Insufficient data (0 published reviews on major platforms)
Patients praise
- Professional and compassionate care team
- Effective communication and support
- Hopeful approach to treatment plans
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care
Common complaints
- Limited aggregated patient review data available online
"I have to say since my cancer journey started in Feb, chemo surgery and now radiation..everyone from nurses to staff to Dr Abramson has been wonderful."
— McLaren Bay Region Facebook page"The whole team performed professionally. They all took extra time to make sure everything was done right."
— McLaren Health Care News - Patient TestimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Varian Linear Accelerators at Karmanos — May 28, 2026
- Karmanos Cancer Institute Reveals New Brand Campaign, Showcasing Cancer Survivors and Local Community Businesses | McLaren Bay Region Blog — Feb 4, 2026
- Karmanos Cancer Institute Reveals New Brand Campaign, Showcasing Cancer Survivors and Local Community Businesses | Karmanos Blog — Mar 20, 2026
- Strengthening Clinical Trial Communication: Karmanos and McLaren Launch First Joint Oncology, Non-Oncology Study | McLaren Bay Region Blog — Feb 4, 2026
- Karmanos Cancer Institute Reveals New Brand Campaign, Showcasing Cancer Survivors and Local Community Businesses | McLaren Health Care Blog — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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