Summary

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 Medicine Fellowship 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
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Quick Facts

  • 2
  • speaks English, Turkish
  • Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cancer Center - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA

715 Tank Farm Rd Suite CSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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27 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Turkish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
San Luis Obispo , CAArroyo Grande , CASherman Oaks , CASAN LUIS OBISPO , CA
Med School: Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore (Education/Training) Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Shandong Medical University Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Gorgun Akpek has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gorgun Akpek has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Graft vs Host Disease
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology
  • Organ Transplantation
  • Transplantation

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University - BaltimoreBoston University Hematology Oncology Fellowship

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore (Education/Training)

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Dr. Gorgun Akpek speaks English and Turkish.
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Dr. Gorgun Akpek is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center, and California Mens Colony Hospital.
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