Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Mehmet Altan

Oncology
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
Cary, NC 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
16
conditions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
Cary, NC 

Overview

Mehmet Altan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina.

Dr. Altan is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
210 Ashville Ave # 408, Cary, NC 27518

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.

7 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Open Label Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Cobolimab + Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Docetaxel Alone In Participants With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed On Prior Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapy And Chemotherapy (COSTAR Lung)
A Randomized, Open Label Phase 2/3 Study Comparing Cobolimab + Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Dostarlimab + Docetaxel To Docetaxel Alone In Participants With Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Who Have Progressed On Prior Anti-PD-(L)1 Therapy And Chemotherapy (COSTAR Lung)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Cobolimab, Dostarlimab, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1b/2a Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Autologous T-Cells Expressing Enhanced TCRs (T Cell Receptors) Specific for NY-ESO-1/LAGE-1a (GSK3377794) Alone, or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in HLA-A2+ Participants With NY-ESO-1- or LAGE-1a-Positive Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase 1b/2a Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Autologous T-Cells Expressing Enhanced TCRs (T Cell Receptors) Specific for NY-ESO-1/LAGE-1a (GSK3377794) Alone, or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in HLA-A2+ Participants With NY-ESO-1- or LAGE-1a-Positive Advanced or Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Letetresgene autoleucel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab in Combination With Docetaxel Versus Placebo in Combination With Docetaxel in Adult Subjects With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Previously Treated With PD-(L)1 Inhibitors and Platinum-based Chemotherapy (CANOPY 2)
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab in Combination With Docetaxel Versus Placebo in Combination With Docetaxel in Adult Subjects With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Previously Treated With PD-(L)1 Inhibitors and Platinum-based Chemotherapy (CANOPY 2)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Canakinumab, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 2 Multicenter Trial of ICOS Agonist Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Vopratelimab (JTX -2011) and a CTLA-4 Inhibitor in PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Experienced Adult Subjects With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Urothelial Cancer
Phase 2 Multicenter Trial of ICOS Agonist Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Vopratelimab (JTX -2011) and a CTLA-4 Inhibitor in PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Experienced Adult Subjects With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer or Urothelial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Vopratelimab, Ipilimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Proliferation and Persistence of GEN-011, an Autologous Adoptive Cell Therapy Targeting Neoantigens in Solid Tumors
A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Proliferation and Persistence of GEN-011, an Autologous Adoptive Cell Therapy Targeting Neoantigens in Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 15, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: IL-2, Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1/2a Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, and Antitumor Activity of GEN-009 Adjuvanted Vaccine in Adult Patients With Selected Solid Tumors
A Phase 1/2a Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Immunogenicity, and Antitumor Activity of GEN-009 Adjuvanted Vaccine in Adult Patients With Selected Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 19, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: GEN-009 Adjuvant Vaccine, Nivolumab, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1b Trial of LY2606368 in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
A Phase 1b Trial of LY2606368 in Combination With Chemoradiation in Patients With Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 15, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 1
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144 Total Publications

A multi-institutional perspective on tarlatamab administration and management of CRS/ICANS.
A multi-institutional perspective on tarlatamab administration and management of CRS/ICANS.
Journal: Lung cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Published: November 17, 2025
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What conditions does Dr. Mehmet Altan specialize in?

While Dr. Mehmet Altan is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Mehmet Altan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mehmet Altan has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Mehmet Altan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Mehmet Altan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-6161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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