About Margaret Block MD, FACP
I was born and raised in Queens, NY. After completing medical school at Albany Medical College in upstate New York, I completed a residency and fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, as well as an additional fellowship at the University of Wisconsin, Clinical Cancer Center in Madison, WI.
I have served as a principal investigator for several cancer studies and participate strongly and actively in many research studies to offer exceptional, innovative care for my patients. I am actively involved in charitable organizations surrounding cancer research, as well as professional medical organizations including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
In my spare time, I can be found pursuing my passion for photography, enjoying the outdoors, spending quality time with my family and pets, and supporting local charitable organizations including the Nature Conservancy and the Joslyn Art Museum.
Specialties
As an individual whose own family has been touched by cancer, I consider the diagnosis, care and treatment of every patient as carefully as I would a member of my own family. With my primary interests in clinical practice, I understand the importance of providing the most advanced treatment options to my patients.
Experience
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Medical Degree:
Albany Medical College | Upstate New York -
Residency:
Rush-Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center | Chicago -
Fellowship:
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Leslie, my PA, was extremely thorough and really friendly and professional. Of course, it helps to get a great report on my current health. Really grateful.
- Everyone -- from front desk to the doctors, nurses and PAs are competent, caring, polite and helpful.
- Great customer service given today. Blood needed to be drawn twice because of the lab that was needed. Tamica is the best. I don't give up my blood easily. She was successful twice in a couple of hours. Good Job. Thank you.
- Great Job.
- The people and Drs here are all very nice and helpful.
- Efficient and friendly.
- I recieved great care and my appointment was on time.
- Everyone was helpful,pleasant, and took whatever time needed to work with me.
- Everyone was friendly and helpful. The wait times were very short.
- Friendly, concerned with how you are feeling and keep to schedule.
- Pleasant and very professional.
- Everyone is so helpful and polite!
- Very friendly team. My wait time after arrival is minimal; when with nurses and doctor I never feel rushed. Any and all questions and concerns are listened to, discussed and advice is offered. Overall, a very caring group to have.
- Always friendly & knowledgeable.
- They take their time to explain and to listen to your concerns Very friendly staff.
- You can see that everyone cares about the patients welfare. Schedulers, lab technician, nurses, doctors and everyone in between.
- Everyone is professional and nice.
- Staff is awesome.
- I feel I have always gotten the best care possible NCS.
- My OT visit was AMAZING! Courtney is very knowledgable. She is concerned about her patient and truly wants to help.
- I am so thankful for the wonderful care given to me by an incredible team at Nebraska Cancer Specialists for 20 years! I have been so blessed to have Dr. Block orchestrate every facet of my cancer journey ! The patience, compassion and care I received from Dr. Block has been a priceless gift! Thank you so very much!
- Wonderful professional, caring and personable support staff, nurses and doctors. I go away feeling very watched out for. Dr Block is a good listener though I know, very in demand. Thankful for her dedication and passion for her patients and her work. I am a blessed patient.
- Everyone is always so very nice!
- Everyone is so nice and very efficient.
- Great staff.
- Dr. Block was very nice and professional. She also made me feel heard. She genuinely listened to my concerns, asked me a bunch if questions took her time, educated me on things I may not have known. Also the lab tech who took my blood was the most painless stick I can remember I'm years. She was a nice lady with glasses and light brown curly hair but I don't know her name.
- Friendly yet professional.
- Staff were friendly and encouraging.
- Nurses are very attentive and friendly.
- Always a good experience.
- Very friendly, informative and professional.
- I've been a patient for nearly 7 years and cannot say enough about the quality of care and compassion I experience.
- My visits are almost always timely and I wait a minimum of time between lab and seeing doctor. The nurses are friendly but professional, same with lab techs.
- I’m very impressed with your facility and staff.
- In to draw blood for Doctor visit next week. I was in and out very quickly. Very little wait. Thanks for the hot chocolate on the way out!
- I love this place.
- I have recommended Dr. Block and your staff to many of my friends and acquaintances. This office has the most compassionate and supportive staff.
- Entire staff is wonderful!
- Everyone takes such good care of me!
- Everyone is always very professional pleasant and helpful, I can’t say enough good things about your facility and personnel. Thank you so much for saving my life and caring for me what a priceless gift you’ve given me.
- All employees are so kind. Thank you!
- Olivia and Pam in reception very nice to work with. Heather working with me on my Hormone Blocker Study is excellent. Dr. Block has been very helpful and encouraging with my cancer journey.
- Over the last five years, the reception staff have "upped their game", being friendly and helpful. Thank you for working to make the patient experience better.
- My initial appointment was made by someone else, but time spent in the office was very pleasant and thorough. I felt that Dr. Block took her time with me to let me decide best course of treatment to obtain most beneficial results. The computer registration seemed very lengthy and cumbersome for someone who was raised using typewriters! That could have been streamlined.
- Dr T is a fantastic provider. Paige, Kelly, Erin are all wonderful, compassionate nurses. The lab staff are also very nice and efficient.
- Dr Block is the best!!
- Receptionist Olivia was incredible in making my next appointments!
- I was pleased.
- Dr. Block answers all questions and takes time for any of my concerns.
- Today was only my 2nd visit with Dr. Block. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Thank you.
- I saw Kaylee today in the infusion area to flush my port. She was so helpful in that she called my doctor to see if they had someone there to access my port when I come back in a few days for a colonoscopy. I had already left, but she called my phone and left a message. I was worried that that I would have to come back to the cancer center to get it accessed. She took such a weight off my shoulders. She went out of her way to help me!!!
- LOVED the PA First time I met her she was Fabulous
- Always a great experience. Every person there has a smile and something nice to say. I am very thankful to be in your care
- Everyone I talked to was very pleasant and helpful.
- The new online check-in has issues. Two days prior to my appointment, I checked in online and the day of my appointment I checked in at the counter to let them know that I had arrived and then I sat down in the waiting area. Twenty minutes later, I received a call from one of the nurses asking me if I had arrived and if I was in the lobby. I said that I had checked in 20 minutes earlier and was in the waiting area. She said something about not receiving a "yellow paper" and within a couple of minutes my name was called. The nurse that took my vitals apologized about the wait and told me that this had happened to other patients as well and this was a new system.
- Thanks !
- appreciated the speed for how I moved through my appmt, was actually out of there before my last appointment should have begun!
- Paige is my nurse and she is excellent! The volunteer Marina was extremely friendly and helpful! And Jeannett drawing my blood was also super!
- I really like the Legacy facility! I’ve went to Estabrook for 16 years with my Dr. Block. Her move here brought me here. Back during my chemo we did visit here as our favorite oncology nurse, Wendy had transferred here. I love the idea of tablets provided! Tablets weren’t around 16 years ago! Very great facility!
- Dr. Geetha was great! She listened and she explained. I appreciated her style and her experience. I felt comfortable asking questions. Staff didn't take me for labs first, so I did them after my visit with Dr. Geetha... I do not know those results yet.
- I did the on line check in. It would be most helpful if a person is told photos front and back of all insurance cards and photo ID would be needed to complete this check in.
- IK am not internet wise & thanks for front desk girl for help to pre enroll again. Need some easier way for us seniors--
- Dr. Block is always kind and supportive. She is a wonderful physician and I am blessed to have found her. Thank you Dr. Block.
- Always a pleasant experience.
- I just needed lab work, CBC. It’s always a quick in and out situation. Everyone at NCC is always so nice and concerned for my well-being.
- Have liked Dr. Block from the very beginning (2007) ALWAYS tell others about the wonderful care and staff at NEB.CANCER
- Colleen nurse practitioner was so helpful and took her time to explain and listen.
- I so much appreciate the caring efficient staff at this location.
- Facility is wonderful. Beautiful for those of us who have cancer.
- This was my first time and I felt really comfortable. I was treated with great care. I felt very happy that I had chosen to come to you. Tganks you very much.??
- I dont feel pressured at all when I come here Dr.Block and her staff are excellent
- I just had a blood draw. It was timely and painless.
- I have always found the Doctors and supporting staff to be very professional, discrete, patient, efficient, and kind. I hope my friends and family don't have to experience cancer, but since it is a medical issue that has yet to be eliminated, I would recommend Nebraska Cancer Specialists.
- I love coming to the Legacy office for my treatments. I know Dr. Block and the staff will go above and beyond to help me and make me feel comfortable and well taken care-of. Keep up the great work!
- I have already recommended the facility and Dr Block to several friends and friends of my family. They have not always had Dr Block but have been very happy with the oncologist and the facility. I feel God; my move to Omaha closer to my daughter and her family; and the care I have received from Dr Block and NCS has been instrumental to my still being on this good earth for these past 6.5 yrs. Thanks to all staff and administration for you care and kindness.
- Very grateful for all the knowledgeable caring people, thank you.
- Whenever I have an appointment I am always asked how I am doing with follow-up questions. Everyone seems to really care about me and how I am doing. I always feel at home. Since I was diagnosed over 5 years ago, I have felt comfortable asking questions and having them explaining procedures until I understand. My care providers fill me with confidence that I am going to the right place and recieving the care that is most beneficial fo my care.
- Very pleased with the staff , location and the compassion shown.
- Best experience I’ve ever had !!!! That speaks tremendously considering !!!!
- That was my first time at that location. All went very well. I'll be back next year.
- For such a difficult diagnosis NCS has done an outstanding job; I am very thankful for them.
- Despite the coming storm and bad roads, everyone was patient and cheerful. I did not feel rushed and appreciated the care and courtesy shown.
- Staff all very friendly and extremely competent. No problems at all.
- LOVE THE WHOLE PLACE. GREAT PEOPLE
- APRN Colleen was very thorough in her assessment and care. I very much appreciated her time and recommendations. Thank you!