UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie
Our Proud History
UPMC Hamot and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center have partnered in Erie for more than two decades, bringing together the elite surgeons, researchers, and technologies necessary for excellence in cancer care.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie is an integrated part of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center — designated by the National Cancer Institute as the only Comprehensive Cancer in western Pennsylvania and one of only 53 in the country.
The present era of care at Hillman in Erie is built upon a recent $14 million renovation, offering state-of-the-art technologies and resources for patients. This investment primed the facility and team for additional growth, spurring the expansion of clinical research capabilities in 2023.
The Care We Provide

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie provides access to high-quality, comprehensive cancer care right here in our community. This gives our patients local access to the latest clinical trials and research, which means our patients do not have to leave Erie to find comprehensive cancer care.
Our dynamic team of oncologists, surgeons, doctors, and advanced practice providers work together to ensure patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment.
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology/oncology
- Interventional radiology
- Medical oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pain management
- Palliative care
- Plastic surgery
- Psychology
- Pulmonology
- Radiation oncology
- Urology
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie - By the Numbers
1,200 patients diagnosed annually |
60,000 treatments performed annually |
6 board certified physicians |
100 total employees |
80% of patients are Erie County residents, 20% from the tri-state area |
1 of 70 UPMC Hillman Cancer Center locations across the UPMC system |