Hampton University Proton Therapy Center
Radiation Oncology • Hampton, VA • Since 2010
About
Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (Hampton Proton Therapy Institute) is a nonprofit cancer treatment and research center based in Hampton, Virginia. Founded in 2010, it is the only proton therapy center owned and operated by a historically Black college and university (HBCU). The institute specializes in proton therapy to target various cancers with precision, aiming to minimize damage to healthy tissue and reduce side effects, thereby improving patient quality of life. It treats cancers including breast, prostate, pediatric, lung, head and neck, ocular, brain and spine, and gastrointestinal cancers. Key details: - Location: HQ at 40 Enterprise Pkwy, Hampton, VA 23666, United States - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Type: Nonprofit - Founded: 2010; Headquarters: Hampton, VA - Size: ~31 employees; Revenue around $19.3M - Contact: hr@hamptonproton.org; Phones: 757-251-6800, 877-251-6838 - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hampton-university-proton-cancer-institute Note: It is the eighth proton center in the U.S. and emphasizes research, access to care, and patient-centered outcomes.
Clinic Type
Radiation Oncology
Address
40 Enterprise Pkwy, Hampton, Virginia 23666, US
Phone
+17572516800
patient.intake@hamptonproton.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
Is proton therapy available and is it proven?
Proton therapy is described as a clinically proven advanced radiation technology.
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Proton therapy is a clinically proven advanced radiation technology. Protons safely and precisely target your cancer while effectively promoting less damage to healthy tissue, reduced side effects and improved quality of life during and after treatment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals, Glassdoor (employment-focused): 4.2/5 to 4.5/5 (based on provider-specific ratings, not facility-wide) (Limited quantity of formal reviews available publicly)
Patients praise
- Highly satisfied with professional, compassionate care from staff and physicians
- Positive outcomes for patients, specifically those with prostate cancer
- Convenient treatment schedules that allowed for minimal disruption to daily life
- Appreciation for the center's mission and status as a leading cancer research and treatment facility
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding insurance coverage and denial of proton therapy claims
- Perceived lack of referrals from regional hospital networks to this independent facility
"Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute is a Godsend. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, make sure that you set up a consultation..."
— Yelp user review"I am very satisfied with the professional treatments and handling of my... Doctors, nurses and techs..."
— Patient post on HealthUnlocked, September 2024"I have now completed 37 of the 45 treatment sessions... and so far, things are going well and the side effects of the treatment remain manageable."
— Patient blog post, 2019Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Newsroom - — Sep 3, 2025
- Hampton Proton Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Equity, and Impact in Cancer Care - Hampton University Home — Jul 31, 2025
- Hampton University’s Proton Cancer Institute Hosts Men’s Health Fair - Hampton University Research — Sep 25, 2025
- Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute Hosts Men’s Health Fair on September 27 to Combat Rising Prostate Cancer Rates in Virginia - Hampton University Home — Aug 20, 2025
- Hampton Proton Celebrates 15 Years of Advancing Cancer Care - Hampton Roads Messenger — Aug 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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