Northwest Medical Specialties: Cancer Treatment in Tacoma, WA
Radiation Oncology • Tacoma, WA • Since 1985
About
Northwest Medical Specialties (NWMS) is a private, physician-owned medical practice focused on cancer treatment and oncology. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Tacoma, WA, NWMS operates 9 offices across the Puget Sound region and is involved in clinical trials (Phase I–III) and various quality-care initiatives. Services include medical oncology, hematology, theranostics, and precision cancer medicine, with active participation in clinical research networks and payer/quality programs (e.g., EOM, QOPI, ACHC, NCQA). Key details: - Location: Tacoma, WA (headquarters) with multiple Puget Sound offices - Type: Private partnership; 69 employees - Specialties: Medical oncology, hematology, cancer treatment, clinical research - Founded: 1985 - Notable: Active in clinical trials and oncology quality initiatives If you’re seeking cancer treatment options specifically in Tacoma, NWMS offers integrated oncology care across multiple sites in the region. For precise services at a Tacoma location, consider contacting their Tacoma-area office or visiting their website for the closest clinic and current clinical trial opportunities.
Clinic Type
Radiation Oncology
Address
Tacoma Medical Oncology,
Phone
(253) 428-8700
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Opening Hours
Acute Care Clinic open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the Acute Care Clinic and its hours?
The Acute Care Clinic is open Monday-Friday from 8am – 4pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Northwest Medical Specialties Website: 4.9/5 average (based on 78 internal reviews) (78 reviews)
- Third-party review aggregators: Mixed ratings (ranging from 1/5 to 5/5) (Varied)
Patients praise
- Personalized and supportive care during lengthy treatment plans
- High ratings in standardized patient satisfaction surveys (e.g., COA/OMH)
- Highly regarded by patients who feel well-supported in their recovery
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding communication and follow-up efficiency
- Reports of inconsistent enforcement of safety or cleanliness policies in waiting/clinical areas
- Perception by some patients of declining compassion over time
"My treatment was hard & lengthy, but they carried me through it. Now that Im showing no signs of cancer, they are still here for me with such support when concerns come up."
— Mellissa S."The communication and follow-up is horrible. As a previous cancer patient served by this office years ago, the compassion I received then is now gone."
— Yelp Reviewer"This Tacoma hematology clinic failed basic cleanliness and infection control... For immunocompromised cancer patients, this environment is unsafe."
— Bill B.Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Trispecifics at Northwest Medical Specialties - Northwest Medical Specialties — Apr 16, 2026
- A $50MM Bet on Local Cancer Care: Tacoma Project Aims to Keep Patients Out of Seattle - The Registry Pacific Northwest Real Estate — Nov 7, 2025
- Important Office Location Update: Dr. Zhang and Dr. Chaves - Northwest Medical Specialties — Oct 13, 2025
- Now Open: New GIST Clinical Trial — South Sound Care Foundation — Jan 19, 2026
- NWMS at WSMOS 2026 Official SABCS Review and GI Update — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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