Steven Alan Akman, MD
Breast Cancer, Medical Oncology
4.9 out of 5 –
172 ratingsMUSC Health Hematology Oncology at Hollings Cancer Center
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29425
Phone
843-792-9300Dr. 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 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.
Clinical Areas of Interest
breast cancer
Paget's disease of the nipple
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English
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MUSC Health Hematology Oncology at Hollings Cancer Center
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor Charleston, SC 29425
