Steve Akman, MD
Breast Cancer, Medical Oncology
4.9 out of 5 –
MUSC Health Oncology at Coastal Plains Physician Associates
595 West Carolina Ave Varnville, SC 29944
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.
Provider Information
Specialties
Breast Cancer
Medical Oncology
Languages
English
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4.9 out of 5
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Conditions Treated
breast cancer
Paget's disease of the nipple
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MUSC Health Oncology at Coastal Plains Physician Associates
595 West Carolina AveVarnville, SC 29944
Phone
843-792-9300