Oncologists in Salinas, CA | Cancer Care in Monterey County
Hematology & Oncology • Salinas, CA • Since 1953
About
Salinas Valley Health is a nonprofit, 263-bed acute care medical center in Salinas, CA, serving the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and surrounding regions. Key points for your query (Oncologists in Salinas, CA | Cancer Care in Monterey County): - Cancer care emphasis: Strong focus on Cancer Care with 322 board-certified physicians across various specialties, supported by advanced technology and dedicated teams. - Accredited nursing excellence: Earned ANCC Magnet Recognition® in 2021, highlighting high standards of nursing quality and patient care. - Comprehensive oncology services: Part of a broader, multispecialty health system offering coordinated care across cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, obstetrics, and stroke care. - Local access: Primary facility located at 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas, CA 93901, with a broader presence in the Salinas Valley and Monterey region. - Community-oriented care: Mission to help the community rise through good health, with a focus on patient- and family-centered care. If you’re seeking specific oncologists, the hospital’s Cancer Care program would provide a roster of board-certified oncologists and subspecialists. Consider contacting Salinas Valley Health directly or visiting their Cancer Care page for physician directories and appointment options.
Clinic Type
Hematology & Oncology
Address
505 East Romie Lane, Suite A, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
831-755-1701
jhernandezl@SalinasValleyHealth.com
Opening Hours
Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Services Offered
Team
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD (Dr. Kenneth Biehl): 5.0 out of 5 (12 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Geetha Varma): 2.7 out of 5 (17 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Samuel Ballon): 3.6 out of 5 (25 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Shehzad Aziz): 4.5 out of 5 (13 ratings)
Patients praise
- Some individual oncologists receive high ratings for being thorough, honest, and having courteous staff
- Availability of clinical trials and advanced care options locally at Salinas Valley Health Cancer Care
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding access and affordability of cancer care in Monterey County/Salinas due to high hospital costs and insurance coverage restrictions
- Some patients report dissatisfaction with communication, lack of support, and perceived poor judgment or negligence from specific providers
- Historical reports of issues at local hospitals regarding patient care and staff relations
"Every three months Bernie Medina takes a day off of work and drives an hour from Salinas to San Jose to see her oncologist... Medina lives in Monterey County but her health insurance forbids her from using any of the local hospitals."
— The Press Democrat / CalMatters"Possibly one of the worst medical providers I’ve come across. She showed a lack of judgment and also either negligent or doesn’t seem to care enough."
— Healthgrades (Patient review of Dr. Geetha Varma)"He was excellent. He never cuts my visit short, answers questions, thorough explanations, tells you like it is, always honest, helpful and I look forward to my 6-month follow-up exams."
— Vitals (Patient review of Dr. Samuel Ballon)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Younger breast cancer cases rising; center pushes screening — Oct 1, 2025
- Dr. Janet Wang | Hematologist in Santa Cruz, CA | Sutter Health — Jun 30, 2026
- Dr. Rebecca Abundis, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Salinas, CA — May 14, 2026
- Shiva Singhal, MD | Medical Oncology | El Camino Health — Oct 16, 2025
- Levanto G. Schachter, DO, MS - Hematology Oncology - San Luis Obispo Cancer Care | UCLA Health — Apr 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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