Columbia Radiation Oncology

Upper Manhattan’s medical corridor hums with quiet urgency around 168th Street, where research hospitals and specialty clinics share the sidewalks. Among them, Columbia Radiation Oncology anchors a segment of care that many New Yorkers hope they’ll never need—yet are grateful exists when they do.

The center operates from 622 W 168th St, a building that blends seamlessly with the neighborhood’s institutional architecture. Radiation therapy here covers a spectrum of cancers, from early-stage prostate and breast tumors to complex head and neck cases, often delivered through intensity-modulated techniques that spare surrounding tissue. Physicians also coordinate stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases and brachytherapy implants for gynecologic malignancies.

Questions about treatment plans or scheduling can be directed to (212) 305-5050, where staff field calls during weekday business hours. The same number connects patients to financial counselors who walk through insurance pre-authorizations and out-of-pocket estimates before the first appointment.

Those traveling from the outer boroughs or Westchester will find the 1 train stops at 168th Street; the M4 and M104 buses also serve the block. For precise transit times or driving routes, a map is available here.