Karmanos Cancer Center - Detroit
Cancer Care • Detroit, MI • Since 1943
About
Karmanos Cancer Center (Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute) is a nonprofit, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine, it offers diagnostics, treatment, and cancer research across Michigan and Ohio, with 18 treatment locations and 7 US offices. The institute employs about 698 staff, operates under McLaren Health Care, and has a mission to transform cancer care through research, education, and compassionate care. Main address: 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone: 800-527-6266. Website: karmanos.org.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48201
Phone
1-800-...
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS Survey (via Momentary Labs): 4 out of 5 stars (354 completed surveys (HCAHPS))
- MedicalRecords.com: 3.7 out of 5 stars (58 reviews)
Patients praise
- High praise for the clinical care provided by doctors, nurses, and surgeons
- Strong patient perception that the staff genuinely cares about patients
- Solid overall patient satisfaction ratings (e.g., 4/5 stars) and high recommendation rates from patients
- Effective nurse and doctor communication mentioned as a key strength
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding facility amenities, specifically dated rooms and limited layout space
- Issues with semi-private room privacy and noise disruptions
- Complaints about food quality and lack of complimentary valet service
- Occasional reports of poor experiences with intake or administrative staff
- Historical issues regarding data privacy breaches (c. 2016) and regulatory compliance failures involving radioactive materials (c. 2024)
"The care of the doctors is wonderful and the care from the Nurses and aids is BEYOND wonderful. They genuinely care about their patients."
— MedicalRecords.com review"I can't say as much for the amenities. The food is barely edible... The rooms are dated and poorly laid out."
— MedicalRecords.com reviewSynthesized 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 | Karmanos Blog — Mar 20, 2026
- Wayne State University and Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute researchers establish new Digital Engagement and Cancer Outcomes Center with ACS grant - School of Medicine News - Wayne State University — Apr 21, 2026
- Karmanos Cancer Institute Reaches Historic Growth Milestone, Positioning Itself as a Leader in Oncology Care Delivery — Jun 22, 2026
- Saving lives and strengthening Detroit: Karmanos Cancer Institute - Research Universities for Michigan — May 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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