Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic in McAllen, TX
101 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, Texas 78503
(956) 661-9840
The mission of the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic is to offer treatment to children along the Mexico border in South Texas who suffer from cancer and blood disorders. It is the region’s first state-of-the-art pediatric hematology/oncology clinic.
In addition to offering diagnostic and cancer treatment services, the clinic provides cancer genetic counseling to individuals and families concerned about their risk of cancer, offers the services of a long term survivor program which follows childhood cancer survivors through adulthood, and conducts childhood cancer epidemiology research. Vannie Cook Children's Clinic is a comprehensive care facility.
The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic is a joint effort of the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers.
Childhood cancer epidemiology research is conducted through a joint program with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Refer a Patient
During business hours - Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.:
Referring physicians may call 956-661-9840.
Please print and complete the following form(s):
- Patient Referral Form (PDF)
- PCCM Referral Form (PDF) (in addition to the Patient Referral Form if patient is enrolled in the Medicaid PCCM program)
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The referral form(s) along with current labs and a copy of insurance, if applicable, should be faxed to 956-661-9841.
Clinic physicians will review the referral and assign an appointment. The referring physician’s office will be contacted with the appointment date. The referring physician can request to speak directly to the clinic physician and perform a physician to physician referral.
During non-business hours, weekends and holidays:
Referring physicians may call the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic answering service at 956-661-9840 and ask that the physician on call be paged in order to conduct a physician to physician referral.
Make a First Appointment
A referral from your physician will need to be obtained in order to make an appointment at the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Clinic.
Why do I need a referral?
We ask that your physician give us a call before your first appointment is made. During this phone call, your child's case is discussed and it is decided how soon the patient should be scheduled for an appointment at the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic. This conversation also helps to determine what laboratory tests will be necessary at the time of the visit.
What to Bring to the First Appointment
Bring as many of these items as possible to your first appointment:
- Immunization and medical records of the patient
- If x-rays and/or scans have been obtained, please bring a copy preferably on a CD (digital copy) if available
- If available, please bring pathology slides and paraffin blocks
- Insurance cards for proof of insurance
- The Social Security Number of the insurance holder in order to verify insurance coverage
Please print and complete the following forms and bring them with you. Complete as much of the forms as possible prior to the first visit. This will help speed up the registration process. Choose English or Spanish/Español:
English:
- Patient Registration Form
- Patient Authorizations and Irrevocable Assignments (Consent Form)
- Statement of Financial Responsibility/Assignment of Benefits Baylor College of Medicine
- Acknowledgment of Receipt of Privacy Notice
- Authorization for the Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
- Medical History Form A
- Medical History Form B
Spanish/Español:
- Acuse de Recibo del Aviso de Privacidad
- Autorización para el uso y la divulgación de información médica protegida
- Historia Medico
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Driving Directions
We are located at 101 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, Texas
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From the East
Take Expressway 83 West to 2nd/10th Street exit. Stay on Frontage Road to 10th Street and loop under 10th Street overpass. Stay on Frontage road, pass McAllen Medical Center and 2nd Street Bridge and turn into the first building on the right (after the 2nd Street overpass).
From the West
Take Expressway 83 East to 2nd/10th Street exit. Stay on Frontage road, pass McAllen Medical Center and 2nd Street Bridge and turn into the first building on the right (after the 2nd Street overpass).