Overview
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
715 Tank Farm Rd, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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.
11 Clinical Trials
Cancer Center - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Melani Shaum is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Lompoc, California. Dr. Shaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.
Lompoc Valley Medical Center
Donna Walker is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Lompoc, California. Dr. Walker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemolytic Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Colorectal Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal CancerDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Spillane isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
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- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Spillane isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Spillane isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Ampullary CancerDr. Spillane isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Spillane isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Spillane isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Spillane isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with MaturationDr. Spillane isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Spillane isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Spillane isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.