The 20 Best Ependymoma Doctors Near Me in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr. Tom Spillane believes in an integrative approach to the management of his patients. His definition of an integrative approach combines the best of the updated western medicine technology, complementary care, clinical trials and local psychosocial support services.Dr. Spillane co-founded the Hearst Cancer Resource Center in 2008, as well as the Surfing for Hope Foundation  in 2011, a program that among other services takes cancer survivors and children whose parents are battling cancer, on monthly surf sessions.Board Certification:Oncology, HematologyMedical School:University of California, DavisMedical Oncology Residency:University of California, IrvineFellowship Training:University of California, IrvineAreas of Interest:Brain tumors, Breast Cancer, GI Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma. Dr. Spillane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. Dr. Spillane is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Spillane is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gorgun Akpek (Dr. G) is a board certified hematologist and medical oncologist who treats his patients with all types of cancer and blood related.Dr. Akpek received his MD degree from Hacettepe University, the top medical school in Turkey and did his internal medicine residency and hematology & medical oncology clinical fellowship trainings at Hacettepe University and Boston University Medical Centers. He became further specialized in Leukemia and Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplantation at Johns Hopkins University Department of Oncology in Baltimore, Maryland.He joined the faculty first at Johns Hopkins University and then University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center as a clinical investigator and attending physician.He continued his career as a founding Director of Leukemia and Stem Cell Transplantation/Cell Therapy programs at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona and more recently he served as the Section Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplant Program (BMT) at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.Dr. Akpek is a member of American Society of Hematology (ASH), Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Transplantation (ASBMT). He is nationally recognized for his research by more than 100 publications and clinical work in leukemia, lymphoma, MDS, multiple myeloma and stem cell transplantation.Board Certification:Oncology, Hematology, Internal MedicineMedical School:Hacettepe University School of MedicineInternal Medicine Residency:Hacettepe University School of MedicineFellowship Training:Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center and Johns Hopkins UniversityAreas of Interest:All Cancers including: Autoimmune Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer,  Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, MelanomaAdditional Education: Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2005. Awards and Recognition: Chief's Hematology and Oncology Scholar Award, Boston University 1995-1997 Jo-Ann McCaleb Amyloid Research Award 1997 Henry Christian Award, American Federation of Medical Research 2002. Dr. Akpek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Akpek is board certified in Hematology-American Board Of Hematology, Medical Oncology-American Board Of Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Akpek is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Dicarlo is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Dicarlo is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology) and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Dicarlo is currently accepting new patients.

Deborah Villa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Villa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Villa is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Villa is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Daniel Lewis, MD, is a board certified Medical Oncologist who has practiced in San Luis Obispo for forty years. He is a graduate of the Oregon Health Science’s Center and trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri, Columbia.Dr. Lewis’ Medical Oncology specialty training was completed at the University of Colorado Medical Center. Dr. Lewis’ singular philosophy is that the patients come first. He very much enjoys the opportunity to practice at Dignity Health SLO Oncology and Hematology Health Center. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Lewis is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology).

Phillip Kissel is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Kissel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Choroid Plexus Papilloma, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jonathan Stella is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Stella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

Robert Johnson is a Radiologist and a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Radiology Diagnostic Radiology.

Donald Ramberg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Ramberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Elijah Wogu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Wogu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Benjamin Hendricks is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Laminectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

Dr. Keith Ayrons grew up on Long Island, New York, and completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Albany while volunteering at the local hospital in the Pathology department. His passion for science and early learnings in the experimental and clinical based approach inspired him to complete first, a Master’s in Microbiology from Adelphi University and then his medical degree from Wayne State University. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency, and combined fellowship in Oncology and Hematology at Stoney Brook University. In 1995, Dr. Ayrons joined a growing oncology and hematology practice in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was a partner for 23 years. He is Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine and served as past president of the Internal Medicine department. For 25 years he developed excellent patient and family relationship skills that created a loyal patient following. In 2018, Dr. Ayrons relocated to the Central Coast and is excited to be a part of the Mission Hope Cancer Center where he can continue to fulfill his passion of serving the community through providing quality care. Dr. Ayrons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ependymoma. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Ayrons is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Ayrons is currently accepting new patients.