Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Rational Therapeutics has been in business since 1995.
What is your primary product or service?
Cancer laboratory that customizes patient's chemotherapy treatments based on how their unique tumor responds when exposed to various drugs/combinations.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
When Dr. Robert Nagourney was a fellow at Georgetown University, he realized that most of his cancer patients did not respond to standard treatments and died of their disease. He knew he had to do things better.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Personalized cancer therapies.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently, one laboratory in Long Beach, CA but overnight transport tissue samples throughout the US and internationally.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Near Memorial Medical Center of Long Beach. Atlantic Ave South off of the 405 freeway. Turn left at 29th Street. 750 E. 29th Street on the right hand side.
What type of payments do you accept?
Payment at time of service. Will file a claim with patient's insurance carrier.
Which areas do you service?
Serve any cancer patients who are candidates for chemotherapy.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Robert A. Nagourney, MD
What are your hours of operation?
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
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