Dr. Wallace Lovell Akerley, MD

Dr. Wallace Akerley is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist who has dedicated 45 years to treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and has built extensive expertise in both blood disorders and solid tumor cancers throughout his distinguished career. Dr. Akerley is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to care for a diverse patient population.

Dr. Akerley practices at two premier medical facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah: the University of Utah Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Hospital. He specializes in treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. His comprehensive approach includes utilizing advanced imaging such as CT scans to monitor treatment progress. Patients consistently rate Dr. Akerley highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.