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 Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

Board Certification:Oncology & HematologyFellowship Training:Oncology & Hematology from University California DavisInternal Medicine Residency:Cornell UniversityMedical School:Institute of Medicine I, Ragoon, BurmaEducation:Masters of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Tulane UniversityAreas of Interest: Benign Hematology, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Lung Cancer, Solid Tumors. Dr. Soe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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 Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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 Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

Dr. Steven Goodman graduated from Tulane university with a Bachelors of Science with a Major in Biology. He attended medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago . Dr. Goodman completed his internship and residency in Family Medicine at San Bernardino County Hospital, following two years of working, outpatient medicine, traveling, fishing and scuba diving in Guam. He and his wife relocated to San Luis Obispo in 1988. He formed Cuesta Medical Group (CMG) in 1994. In 2015 CMG joined Dignity Health’s medical group Pacific Central Coast Health Centers.  Dr. Goodman continues to practice full service Family Medicine, and also serves as the Vice President of Clinical Operations for Pacific Central Coast Health Centers. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), High Cholesterol, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Levanto Schachter is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Schachter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Erin Chamberlain is a Hematologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Chamberlain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Angiosarcoma, and Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Chamberlain is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Dicarlo is an Oncologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Dicarlo is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

David Harrison is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).

Mark Barton is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Pismo Beach, California. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ascites, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

Dr. Palchak has bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from UC Irvine. He received his doctorate in medicine from St. Louis University, did a residency in internal medicine at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, then medical oncology fellowship at UC San Diego. He established an independent medical oncology practice in Arroyo Grande in 1994 and has practiced continuously in the south county since that date. He established the region's first cancer research program, first tumor board, first nonprofit to expand services for cancer patients in our community among many other firsts.Respect the patient's wishes and treat others as we wish to be treated. Dr. Palchak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Anal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Maher is board certified in Family medicine and strives to provide excellent care by establishing a friendly atmosphere and trusting partnership with each patient. Dr. Maher is also fellowship-trained in sports medicine and is up-to-date on the newest non-operative interventions for sports injuries. He has provided care for both professional and amateur athletes for the Special Olympics, World Series of Beach Volleyball, LA Rugby and the Dew Tour. Dr. Maher completed his residency at Harbor-UCLA, a level one trauma center and widely renowned research facility in Los Angeles. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Touro University after receiving his undergraduate degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. He is an active member of The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.As a Cal Poly Alum, Dr. Maher and his family are happy to reside in SLO. Dr. Maher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Prolymphocytic Leukemia.

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 Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Erick Hjortsvang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Hjortsvang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL). His top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.