Overview
Michael Frost is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain and B-Cell Lymphoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Frost is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
3701 S Higuera St Ste 200, 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.
3 Clinical Trials
UCLA Health Hematology Oncology
Deborah Villa is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Villa is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Villa is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Villa is currently accepting new patients.
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 highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Akpek is board certified in Hematology-American Board Of Hematology, Medical Oncology-American Board Of Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Akpek 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 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Anal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael D. Frost
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Frost?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael D. Frost by calling their office at 805-541-6033. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael D. Frost a top-rated expert for Primary Lymphoma of the Brain?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Frost is classified as an Experienced expert for Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, 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. Michael D. Frost specialize in?
While Dr. Michael D. Frost is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, B-Cell Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Michael D. Frost participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael D. Frost has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lymphoma of the Brain. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Frost's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael D. Frost accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael D. Frost accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-541-6033 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
- Experienced
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Frost isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Frost isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

