Cancer Care | Hancock & Marquette, MI Cancer Centers
Oncology • Marquette, MI • Since 1973 • 2 (UP Health System – Marquette, UP Health System – Portage) locations
About
UP Health System in Marquette (HQ) and Hancock serves cancer care across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including Marquette and Hancock. Key points: - Cancer Center offerings are part of UP Health System’s major services, alongside Heart Institute, Brain & Spine, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Weight Loss, and Women’s & Children’s Centers. - Regional reach includes 42 primary and specialty care clinics in the Upper Peninsula, plus the UP Telehealth Network. - Address/locations relevant to cancer care: Marquette (HQ, 580 W. College Ave, Marquette, MI) and Hancock (500 Campus Dr, Hancock, MI 49930). - UP Health System provides imaging, surgery, and laboratory services as part of its cancer care infrastructure, with the region’s emphasis on comprehensive cancer treatment and access via multiple sites.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
850 West Baraga Ave. Ste. 31, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone
906.449.3900 (Marquette) / 906.483.1101 (Portage)
Bell_Patient_Portal@lifepointhealth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency room at UP Health System – Marquette (immediate access to care); general emergency services available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are offered for cancer care?
Services include biopsies (including bone marrow biopsies), blood transfusions, cancer nutrition, cancer patient navigation, cancer physical rehabilitation, clinic evaluations with oncologists, clinical trials and supportive therapy, genetic testing, outpatient chemotherapy, outpatient services, pain management, social work, therapy and counseling for individuals, couples and families.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (9 ratings) for individual oncologist Dr. Sheetal Acharya (9 ratings; 1 written review)
- Vitals: 4.5/5 (10 ratings) for individual oncologist Dr. Ross Siemers (10 ratings; 2 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (UP Health System-Marquette): 59% patient experience rating (8% lower than national average) for the hospital system overall
Patients praise
- access to state-of-the-art equipment
- some providers described as nice and caring
- appreciation for specific nurses and doctors
Common complaints
- concerns regarding communication and bedside manner
- difficulties with administrative tasks and appointment scheduling
- perceived lack of urgency or responsiveness in critical situations
- inconsistent medication management
"My experience was disappointing. She was not prompt in contacting her patients after a concerning PET scan, even when time was urgent. Additionally, she dismissed a PET scan result that even a novice could see indicated the cancer had returned."
— WebMD (Dr. Sheetal Acharya patient review)"If I could give my experience with Dr. Ronquist 0 stars, I would. Horrible bedside manner, no explanations, zero empathy, no care for pain level, etc."
— LocalityBiz (UP Health System - Portage)"Best hospital in the Upper Peninsula, hands down. State of the art equipment and some of the best surgeons..."
— Yelp (UP Health System - Marquette patient review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UPHS-Marquette welcomes oncology specialist | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Jun 9, 2026
- UP Health System Marquette Cancer Center open house highlights latest technology — Oct 15, 2025
- UP Health System – Marquette Introduces Magseed Technology to Improve Accuracy, Comfort in Breast Cancer Surgery — Dec 3, 2025
- UP Health System – Marquette Earns ACR Accreditation for Stereotactic Breast Biopsy — Jul 31, 2025
- UP Health System-M intros Magseed Technology to improve accuracy, comfort in breast cancer surgery | News, Sports, Jobs - The Mining Journal — Dec 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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