Overview
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 highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Central Coast Medical Oncology Corp
Robert Dichmann is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Dichmann is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.
UCLA Health Hematology Oncology
Deborah Villa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Villa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Villa is currently accepting new patients.
Oncology & Hematology - Mission Hope - Santa Maria, CA
Board Certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Kennedy provides compassionate care for patients at Mission Hope Cancer Center, and works collaboratively with all departments to provide patients with all aspects of cancer care. Dr. Kennedy is able to offer patients the most advanced treatment with enrollment in cutting edge clinical research studies. She has years of experience in the treatment and diagnosis of all cancers and provides her patients with individualized care for the best possible outcomes.An educator at heart, Dr. Kennedy has a passion for teaching her patients about their disease and how their treatments work. Understanding a disease is empowering for the patient and can remove some of the fear associated with a cancer diagnosis.Dr. Kennedy received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of California Davis, and Hematology-Oncology fellowship program at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center-Stephenson Cancer Center.As an experienced principal investigator on numerous clinical trials for cancer therapies, Dr. Kennedy has published her findings in national medical journals, and puts her research knowledge into practice when treating patients. Dr. Kennedy is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gorgun Akpek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gorgun Akpek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gorgun Akpek by calling their office at 805-543-5577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gorgun Akpek a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gorgun Akpek is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Myeloma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Gorgun Akpek specialize in?
While Dr. Gorgun Akpek is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Gorgun Akpek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gorgun Akpek has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Gorgun Akpek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gorgun Akpek accept my insurance?
Dr. Gorgun Akpek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-543-5577 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Lung CancerDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Akpek isDistinguished. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Akpek isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myelomonocytic LeukemiaDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Akpek isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.