Hematology/Oncology - Mohawk Valley Health System
Oncology / Cancer Care • Herkimer, NY
Clinic Type
Oncology / Cancer Care
Address
MVHS Faxton Campus: Cancer Center; MVHS Cancer Center (location varies by provider).
Phone
315-798-9300
hrhelpdesk@mvhealthsytem.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What services are offered by MVHS Hematology/Oncology Group?
Medical Oncology – Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Trials, Supportive Oncology Care, Infusion Services (Non-oncology), Medication Services, Nutrition, Oncology Nurse Navigation, Social Work, Survivorship, Wellness.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: 3.5 out of 5 stars (for Dr. Samir Desai) (Not explicitly stated)
- Birdeye (St. Luke's Campus): 3.3 out of 5 stars (559 reviews)
Patients praise
- Personalized, team-based cancer care approach
- Positive interpersonal experiences with specific oncologists described as kind and caring
- Providers actively listening to patient concerns
Common complaints
- General administrative/billing frustrations often cited at health system level
- Hospital-specific concerns regarding patient care and nursing reported in general reviews
"Dr Desai, Is a very kind & caring man. He has been a wonderful oncologist and will seek the opinions of experts when dealing with rare & unusual diagnoses. He has been my doctor since 2007. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an hematologist/oncologist"
— Vitals (Dr. Samir Desai)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MVHS to Hold National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration - Mohawk Valley Health System — Apr 28, 2026
- MVHS Herkimer Medical Office Now Offers Extended Hours - Mohawk Valley Health System — Apr 6, 2026
- Jane Van Dis, MD - Mohawk Valley Health System — Mar 11, 2026
- Bartholomew V. Simon II, MD - Mohawk Valley Health System — Mar 9, 2026
- Several MVHS Medical Offices to Relocate to the Medical Office Building in Downtown Utica - Mohawk Valley Health System — Feb 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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