Overview
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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
UCLA Health Hematology Oncology
Brian Dicarlo is an Oncologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Dicarlo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). 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.
Cancer Center - Dignity Health - 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.
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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Harrison isAdvanced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Harrison isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.

