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Dr. Gorgun Akpek, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
4.8 (5)
Map Pin Small San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Gorgun Akpek, MD

Dr. Gorgun Akpek, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Hacettepe University Medical School|Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Akpek an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Akpek works at SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Myeloproliferative Disorders, Polycythemia Rubra Vera and Anemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Akpek's Office Locations

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    SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center
    715 Tank Farm Rd Ste C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 212-1043
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Anemia
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Hemophilia
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Kidney Cancer
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Liver Cancer
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
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Thyroid Cancer
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Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
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Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Retinoblastoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sezary's Disease
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Stomach Diseases
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
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Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Uterine Diseases
Vaginal Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Liver Biopsy
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Turkish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124068515
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Boston University Medical Center Hematology and Oncoloy|Boston University School Of Medicine|Hacettepe University Clinical Medical Oncology|Johns Hopkins University / School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Hacettepe University Medical School|Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • French Hospital Medical Center

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    Dr. Gorgun Akpek, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akpek is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Akpek has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Akpek works at SLO Oncology & Hematology Health Center in San Luis Obispo, CA. View the full address on Dr. Akpek’s profile.

    Dr. Akpek has seen patients for Myeloproliferative Disorders, Polycythemia Rubra Vera and Anemia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akpek on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Akpek. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akpek.

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