NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — the highest designation awarded by the National Cancer Institute. NCI designation recognizes institutions for scientific excellence and leadership in cancer research, treatment, education, and community engagement. Designation is reviewed every 5 years through a rigorous peer-reviewed grant process.

For appointment requests, clinical trial inquiries, or patient services, visit the center's page on cancer.gov for verified contact information and research focus areas.

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Hospital quality data — PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER

Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University is hosted within PHILADELPHIA VA MEDICAL CENTER, which publishes CMS Hospital Compare quality data. Note: these ratings reflect the entire hospital, not only the cancer center's services.

5/5

CMS overall rating

Acute Care - Veterans Administration

Hospital type

Veterans Health Administration

Ownership

39009F

CMS CCN

Source: Medicare Care Compare · CMS Provider Data Hospital General Information dataset

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Source: NCI Cancer Centers directory · Last checked: 2026-04-20