City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta, part of one of the nation’s largest and most advanced organizations for cancer research and treatment, today celebrated the opening of City of Hope Cancer Center Paces Ferry. The new facility marks a significant expansion of City of Hope’s footprint in Atlanta, delivering advanced cancer services closer to home. The need is urgent: Georgia continues to experience cancer incidence rates above the national average, according to CDC data. 

The Paces Ferry location is the second City of Hope Cancer Center location in Atlanta. Both City of Hope facilities in Georgia are part of a national cancer research and treatment organization providing access to more than 2,000 physicians and researchers across five major national markets. City of Hope is known for its breakthrough cancer research and advanced cancer treatments, including cellular therapies, groundbreaking surgical techniques, and precision medicine approaches such as genomic testing and immunotherapy. 

“As more of the Greater Atlanta community recognizes the unique lifesaving services of City of Hope Cancer Center, we are pleased to expand cancer care to this new location,” says Jonathan Watkins, President of City of Hope Atlanta. “With City of Hope Atlanta, hope is literally around the corner for North Atlanta residents facing a cancer diagnosis. Just as we do throughout the City of Hope network, this location will deliver patient-focused services for cancer prevention, detection and treatment, with an emphasis on providing for people’s physical and emotional needs.” 

Kristin Higgins, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta, adds: “With cancer impacting one in three Americans and diagnoses happening earlier in life, convenient, expert and compassionate care is more important than ever. Many of our patients are juggling work, family and a cancer diagnosis. Our goal is to ease that burden by offering comprehensive services—from prevention to the latest lifesaving treatments—right in their community.” 

Located in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead area, City of Hope Paces Ferry will also serve residents in Northern Georgia and Southern Tennessee. It offers specialized cancer care, rapid access to expert consultations, and a seamless connection to City of Hope’s national network. The new facility provides consultations with disease-specific experts in: 

• Medical Oncology – including breast, thoracic (lung), gastrointestinal and thyroid cancers. The goal is to support informed treatment decisions with timely access to expert care. 

• Surgical Oncology – including breast, thoracic (lung), colorectal and hepatobiliary (liver, gallbladder and bile ducts) cancers.  

• Radiation Oncology – Consultation on the use of advanced image-guided technologies that help deliver targeted treatment while limiting the impact on healthy tissue. 

• Breast Oncology – Breast cancer experts offer personalized care plans that may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and access to clinical trials, all tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and lifestyle. 

• Pulmonary Oncology – Pulmonary oncology experts support the diagnosis and management of lung-related cancers and conditions, working closely with thoracic oncologists to ensure comprehensive respiratory care. 

• Thoracic Oncology – Specialists in thoracic oncology diagnose and treat cancers of the chest, including lung and esophageal cancers, using a multidisciplinary approach that integrates surgery, radiation and systemic therapies. 

• Gastrointestinal Oncology – Gastrointestinal oncology specialists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for cancers of the digestive tract, including colon, liver and pancreatic cancers, with a focus on early detection and coordinated care. 

• Endocrinology Oncology – Specialists in thyroid cancer are developing new treatments and diagnostic tools for this cancer type. 

Surgeries, outpatient procedures, infusions and radiation treatments will be coordinated through our cancer specialty hospital, City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta in Newnan, GA, ensuring continuity and excellence across every stage of treatment. Every patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their unique diagnosis, supported by a team that prioritizes both clinical expertise and emotional well-being. 

Physicians are available for undiagnosed patients with a suspicion of cancer, newly diagnosed patients, those seeking a second opinion, and ongoing. 

For more information or to schedule an appointment at City of Hope Cancer Center Paces Ferry, visitwww.cityofhope.org/locations/atlanta/paces-ferry or call (470) 241-7699.