The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Topeka, KS
Cancer Care • Topeka, KS
About
Summary: The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nonprofit, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. It provides multidisciplinary cancer care and research across six U.S. offices, with locations in Overland Park and Kansas City, KS. While the main hub is in Kansas City, the center emphasizes its regional role and national designation, offering specialists for a wide range of cancers. The organization operates about 338 staff and notable presence in Kansas, with additional international ties. If you’re specifically seeking services in Topeka, KS, consider contacting the main campuses in the Kansas City metro area to confirm closest to Topeka or any satellite outreach programs.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
St. Francis Campus, 1700 SW 7th St. Topeka, KS 66606
Phone
785-295-7800
turningpoint@kumc.edu
Opening Hours
Mon 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tue 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Wed 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thu 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat Closed; Sun Closed; HOL Closed
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
To request an appointment, call 844-323-1227.
To request an appointment, call 844-323-1227.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems): 3 out of 5 stars (353 patient surveys)
- Healthgrades: 5 out of 5 stars (for specific oncologists) (2 reviews (Dr. Butler-Xu))
- WebMD Care: 5 out of 5 stars (for specific oncologists) (4 reviews (Dr. Petrik))
Patients praise
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable medical staff (doctors and nurses)
- Helpful and professional interactions reported by some patients
- Access to modern, cutting-edge cancer treatment technology and AI tools
- Swift, coordinated care experiences for some oncology patients
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing issues (particularly lab billing)
- Long wait times for appointments and care
- Complaints regarding staff communication and perceived rudeness
- Difficulty accessing patient medical records across different systems
"He spent 45 minutes to an hour with us, answering every question... The receptionist knows me by name. I just walk off the elevator and she’s already got me checked in."
— Patient testimonial published by KU Health System"University of Kansas St Francis, Lab Billing is a joke... they keep sending me a bill for the last three years... I would NOT recommend them to anybody at this time."
— BBB Business Profile complaint"The nurse stormed out of the room like a little kid and grabbed security... I didn’t even receive help and I am a pregnant woman."
— Patient experience on Clinic4AllSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus expands access to advanced BiTE therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment to our community - The University of Kansas Health System — Jan 30, 2026
- St. Francis Campus first in Topeka to launch advanced AI technology to improve early lung cancer detection and treatment - The University of Kansas Health System — Sep 10, 2025
- FREE cancer, health screenings Saturday! Here’s where to get them — Oct 21, 2025
- Faith, family and technology: Facing lung cancer with confidence - The University of Kansas Health System — Nov 12, 2025
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus expands access to advanced BiTE therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment to our community — TK Business Magazine — Feb 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - The KU Health System St. Francis Campus (St. Francis Health) is a nonprofit hospital in Topeka, Kansas, part of The University of Kansas Health System. - Location and facilities: 1700 SW 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606; 378 licensed beds; established 1909; serves as KU Health System’s St. Francis Campus. - Services highlight: Noted for oncology among other specialties (healthcare, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care, breast health, etc.). - Contact and leadership: General inquiries and patient access leadership available; multiple direct phone lines (e.g., 785-295-8000). Key department heads include directors of Radiology/Cardiology, Surgical Services, Pharmacy, Human Resources, and Patient Access. - Context for search: If you’re seeking oncologists specifically affiliated with KU Health System in Topeka, this campus is the relevant KU Health System site with oncology-related services and specialists as part of its medical offerings.
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