Summary

Luz Pelayo-Katsanis specializes in oncology with nearly three decades of experience caring for patients with cancer. She earned her degree from Arizona State University College of Nursing and completed a fellowship at Texas Children's Hospital in 2008, which provided her with specialized training in pediatric oncology care. Her extensive background spans 29 years in the field, giving her deep expertise in treating complex cancer cases. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Luz Pelayo-Katsanis practices at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson Campus in Tucson, Arizona. She focuses on treating patients with serious conditions including weakened immune systems, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and primary brain cancer. Her clinical work includes coordinating physical therapy services and ordering important diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and alkaline phosphatase levels to monitor patient health. These comprehensive services help ensure patients receive thorough care throughout their treatment journey.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Texas Childrens Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Tucson , AZTUCSON , AZTucson , AZTucson , AZ
Med School: Arizona State University College of Nursing Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Luz O Pelayo-Katsanis

  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Luz O Pelayo-Katsanis has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Luz O Pelayo-Katsanis has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology/oncology
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Texas Childrens Hospital2008

Medical School

Arizona State University College of NursingGraduated in 2008
University of Arizona College of NursingGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Luz Pelayo-Katsanis's office is located at 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719.
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Dr. Luz Pelayo-Katsanis speaks Spanish and English.
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