About Us

Caring for generations of families

Our legacy is a promise—a promise of unwavering support, expertise, and a community-centered approach to cancer care. Green Bay Oncology is here to walk alongside you, every step of the way.

Our history is built on a foundation of adaptability and an unwavering commitment to serving communities, no matter the challenges. We bring not just our expertise, but a proven track record of going above and beyond to ensure patients have access to the best care close to home. Partnering with us means choosing a team that’s as invested in your community’s health as you are.

Mission

To deliver hematology and oncology care close to home.

Vision

Better hematology and oncology care for everyone.

Our Legacy & Growth

Founded in 1976 by Dr. Paul Koch, Green Bay Oncology has steadfastly upheld a commitment to providing exceptional cancer care. Dr. Koch’s pioneering efforts in bringing medical oncology to Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan set the stage for what has grown into the region’s most trusted network of cancer specialists.

1989

First to provide cancer care in Northeast Wisconsin

Medical oncology only appeared as a distinct specialty in 1973, and though cancer wasn’t rare the specialty’s role wasn’t yet widely understood. So when Dr. Paul Koch arrived in Green Bay three years later as the first medical oncologist in the area, he had a struggle on his hands.

He’d frequently have his wife Linda call the hospital operator and page him overhead so that people would start hearing his name. His first “clinic” was a little used hallway in the emergency department. Brief, uncomplicated patient exams would be conducted right out there in the hall; for more thorough exams he’d borrow one of the unused ER rooms.

1992

Region’s longest clinical trial participants

Our commitment to cancer research is deeply ingrained in our ethos. By actively participating in cutting-edge research, we ensure that our patients have access to the latest innovations in cancer treatment, offering them the best possible chance for improved outcomes and a brighter tomorrow.

1994

Care expanded to Upper Michigan

Dr. Paul Koch was willing to travel to treat patients in their home communities, going as far as Michigan’s Upper Peninsula so they wouldn’t have to drive to see him. That kind of direct service and scrappy adaptability is his greatest legacy to those of us who carry on his work.

2001

Care expanded to Sturgeon Bay

We’ve always believed where you live shouldn’t impact your access to care.

2002

Care expanded to Oconto Falls and the west side of Green Bay

Being close to home can help with healing and make tough treatment options a little more comfortable.

2005

First in the region to convert to an electronic medical record

Transitioning from paper to electronic medical records improved patient outcomes. By enabling providers to access records quickly from each location, digitizing records helped reduce the risk of errors and improved coordination of care.

2010

Partners with Hemophilia Outreach Center

We are proud to be the designated physicians of the Hemophilia Outreach Center, serving thousands of patients throughout Northeast Wisconsin with a commitment to improving the quality of life for all of those affected by blood disorders.

2016

Green Bay Oncology Day

WHEREAS, 1 in 3 of Green Bay’s residents will develop cancer during their lifetimes, driving a need for expert cancer care in our community; and

WHEREAS, on August 1, 1976, Dr. Paul Koch founded Green Bay Oncology, the region’s first specialty oncology practice; and

WHEREAS, Green Bay Oncology carries on Dr. Paul Koch’s legacy to relentlessly grow, lead and deliver valued, innovative oncology services, and expert care to patients in their home communities through outreach, clinical research, education and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Green Bay Oncology provides service in Medical Oncology, Radiation Therapy and Hematology and has cared for 45,000 local cancer patients ranging in age from 16-104 years old; and

WHEREAS, Green Bay Oncology has the largest group of cancer providers in the region with 14 oncology physicians and 9 nurse practitioners in 10 locations across Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan; and

WHEREAS, on August 1, 2016, Green Bay Oncology marked forty years of ongoing efforts against cancer, on behalf of our community and citizens;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, James J. Schmitt, Mayor of the City of Green Bay, from this year forward, do hereby proclaim August 1st as being:

GREEN BAY ONCOLOGY DAY in the City of Green Bay. I ask all citizens to join with me in recognizing the observance of this anniversary, and of the need for ongoing research and treatment for all types of cancer.

2022

Launched Cancer Covered podcast

The practice of medicine is complex and demanding. And like anything that takes practice, we’ll spend our whole lives trying to get it right. In each episode, the white coats come off as the dedicated men and women who take on cancer every day unpack the complexities of their work and share stories of how it’s done–and why they keep at it.

2024

Breast surgery added to services

We’ve added surgical oncology to our range of services because our patients deserve simple, seamless care.

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