April 1, 2021 – The US Oncology Network announced the addition of physicians from Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists (TCRS), a large colorectal practice in North Texas, as a part of Texas Oncology, a practice in The Network.
The addition brings 17 new surgical specialists into The Network. The Network now has more than 200 surgical specialists, covering a wide range of specialties including: Gynecologic Oncology, Breast Surgery, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery.
Within the past year, The Network welcomed 131 new physicians and 22 advanced practice providers into the organization, significantly increasing the availability of advanced cancer care in local communities while strengthening these providers’ ability to remain independent and viable.
The 17 board-certified single-specialty colorectal physicians are experts in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems, the company said.
The Network provides practices with access to coordinated resources, best business practices, and the experience, infrastructure and support of McKesson Corporation. The company says that this collaboration allows the providers in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices.