Experienced in Erdheim-Chester Disease

Dr. Esma Akin

Radiology
Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street
2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
Washington, DC 
31 Years of Experience

Experienced in Erdheim-Chester Disease
Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street
2121 K St NW Ste 100, 
Washington, DC 
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Overview

Esma Akin is a Radiologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Akin has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Erdheim-Chester Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, and Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Erdheim-Chester Disease.

Specialties
Radiology
Licenses
Radiology in DC
Hospital Affiliations
George Washington Univ Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Gw Imaging Center-Foggy Bottom: 2121 K Street
2121 K St NW Ste 100, Washington, DC 20037
Call: 202-715-4907
Other Locations
Hospital Partner: Gw Hospital-Radiology
900 23rd St NW # 2, Washington, DC 20037
Call: 202-715-4907

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


38 Total Publications

ACR-ACNM-ARS-SNMMI Practice Parameter for the Performance of Therapy With Radium-223 Dichloride.
ACR-ACNM-ARS-SNMMI Practice Parameter for the Performance of Therapy With Radium-223 Dichloride.
Journal: American journal of clinical oncology
Published: August 25, 2025
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