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Women's Cancer and Surgical Care
Specialized Cancer & Surgical Care for Women in New Mexico
healthcare/medical- oncology and gynecology
StageIncludes seed, Series A, and others
YC batchAOA Dx: YC Summer 2021 cohort
RaisedTensive: €23 million; AOA Dx: $17M (Series A) + $2.5M (Seed) + grants; Plexāā: >$7 million; Matilda Health: $730,000 (grants)
Employees9
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
About
Women’s Cancer & Surgical Care has three locations in New Mexico and one in El Paso, Texas. Women’s Cancer and Surgical Care leads in providing oncology and surgical care in a multi-specialty setting. Gynecologic Oncology, Cancer Genetics, Adult Hematology Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Chemotherapy Services… All in a Warm, Caring and Supportive Environment.
Product
- Value proposition
- Specializes in diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers and related conditions with advanced surgical and chemotherapy options, minimally invasive and robotic techniques, and comprehensive cancer care close to home.
Founders
- Luis A. Padilla Paz — Founder of Women's Cancer and Surgical Care
- Joanna Morris — Co-Founder of Matilda Health
- Dr Kevin Wernli — Co-Founder of Matilda Health
- Dr. Saahil Mehta — Founder and CEO of Plexāā
- Oriana Papin-Zoghbi — CEO of AOA Dx
Categories
Gynecologic oncologyOncologyHematology & Cancer GeneticsGynecology ServicesRobotic/Minimally Invasive SurgeryGenetics Counseling
Products
Gynecology – OncologyOncology – Hematology & Cancer GeneticsGynecology Services
Key features
Advanced surgical and chemotherapy treatment for gynecologic cancersMinimally invasive and robotic techniquesGenetic consultationsCoordination with national cancer centers for second opinionsLocal clinics across New MexicoReferrals to MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic when needed
Technologies
Robotic surgeryMinimally invasive techniquesGenetic testing/consultationsChemotherapy
Target conditions
Gynecologic cancersGynecologic conditionsBenign gynecologic conditionsMajor blood cancers and disorders
Care settings
ClinicHospitalAmbulatory surgical centerVirtual consultation
Partnerships
MD AndersonMayo Clinic (second opinions)
Traction metrics
Three dedicated clinics across New MexicoOver 50 years of combined experienceThousands of cases performed
Investors
Panakès Partners SGREIC FundCDPRecomecTCP Health VenturesTHENA CapitalAvestria VenturesFemHealth VenturesJoyance Partners
News
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