Wallace L. Akerley
( out of 341 reviews )

Wallace L. Akerley, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Clinic 1A, Thoracic

801-213-4266

  • Wallace Akerley, MD is a medical oncologist with greater than 30 years experience as a principal investigator on numerous clinical research trials who actively cares for patients with lung cancer. He is the chairman of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), Director of the Lung Cancer Disease Center of Excellence at HCI and member of the NCCN's Steering Committee for Small Cell Lung Cancer Panel and NSCLC Panel.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 341 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    August 17, 2023

    In the six years I have been his patient, never once have I felt rushed in an appointment. He has a talent of explaining complex chemistry of cancer in a way I can understand.

    August 15, 2023

    Dr. Akerley seemed pleased and excited over the progress I am making. I am confident that I am getting the best care possible from him and his team.

    August 06, 2023

    Explains all aspects of treatment and allows time for questions.

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  • Wallace Akerley, MD is a medical oncologist with greater than 30 years experience as a principal investigator on numerous clinical research trials who actively cares for patients with lung cancer. He is the chairman of the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), Director of the Lung Cancer Disease Center of Excellence at HCI and member of the NCCN's Steering Committee for Small Cell Lung Cancer Panel and NSCLC Panel.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Hematology/Oncology - Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Ctr. Fellow
    Oncology - University of Southern California Fellow
    Internship Internal Medicine - University of Southern California Intern
    Internal Medicine - University of Southern California Resident
    Professional Medical Medicine - Brown University M.D.
    Engineering - Boston University B.S.

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