Overview
Dr. Steven Akman has been practicing hematology-oncology for more than 43 years. During his long career, he has taken care of patients with a range of non-malignant hematologic conditions, malignant hematologic conditions, and solid tumors. His area of emphasis has been in the medical oncologic management of breast cancer. He directed the Breast Cancer Center of Excellence of the Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center for 17 years.His wealth of experience allows him to bring maturity, patience, insight, and empathy to every patient interaction. He plans to spend the next five years taking care of hematology/oncology patients in the outpatient setting. His goal is to provide every patient with the highest possible quality of care and the educational and emotional support required for an effective partnership. Providing the highest possible quality of care includes the opportunity to provide access to clinical trials.
His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 27 clinical trials.
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Locations
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
595 West Carolina Ave, Varnville, SC 29944
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
26 Clinical Trials
MUSC Health Hematology Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center
Dr. Thai Ho has been caring for patients affected by genitourinary cancers for over 10 years. His area of expertise and the focus of his research is in treating kidney and bladder cancers. He also sees patients with kidney, bladder, upper tract urothelial, and prostate cancers, as well as patients affected by hereditary cancer syndromes. Dr. Ho completed the Baylor College of Medicine Physician Scientist Program in 2006, internal medicine residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 2009, and Medical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2012.Dr. Ho's research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense to better match cancer patients with targeted therapies by using precision medicine approaches to identify a cancer's unique vulnerabilities. At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Ho is the Director of Precision Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology \& Oncology. Prior to joining MUSC, Dr. Ho was an Associate Professor faculty the Mayo Clinic where he was a member of the Center for Individualized Medicine Epigenomics Group, Genomic Tumor Board, and von Hippel-Lindau Clinic. Dr. Ho is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy.
MUSC University Hospital
Scott Lindhorst is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lindhorst is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy.
MUSC University Hospital
Robert Stuart is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Stuart is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven A. Akman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven A. Akman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven A. Akman by calling their office at 843-792-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven A. Akman a top-rated expert for Thrombocytopenia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven A. Akman is classified as an Experienced expert for Thrombocytopenia, 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. Steven A. Akman specialize in?
While Dr. Steven A. Akman is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thrombocytopenia, Breast Cancer, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Steven A. Akman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven A. Akman has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombocytopenia. You can view a list of Dr. Steven A. Akman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven A. Akman accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven A. Akman accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9300 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.
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- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Akman isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.