Meet Vasily J. Assikis, MD
Dr. Vasily Assikis is nationally known for his expertise in the management of Genitourinary malignancies. He treats patients with all cancer types given his extensive experience in oncology and hematology. He joined Piedmont Cancer Institute, P.C. in 2006 following his faculty appointment with Emory University as a Distinguished Georgia Cancer Coalition Scholar and Assistant Professor of Hematology/Oncology and Urology at the Winship Cancer Institute. While at Emory, he also served as the Director of the Prostate Cancer Translational Research program.
Dr. Assikis has lectured extensively on prostate cancer. He is an accomplished author of over 50 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and manuscripts in the areas of prostate and breast cancer.
Dr. Assikis leads Piedmont Cancer Institute's efforts in clinical research focusing on bringing the most cutting-edge therapies for various cancers. He sat on the Piedmont Hospital Institutional Review Board and chaired the Committee for Clinical Pathways for Genitourinary Malignancies for the Center of Clinical Excellence (CCE).
Dr. Assikis enjoys reading, travel, and spending time with his children.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Assikis is the recipient of numerous honors and awards:
- 1997 Intern of the Year at Cook County Hospital, Department of Medicine
- 2002 American Association Cancer Research Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research Award
- 2002 and 2003 American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award
- 2002 Glaxo Smith Kline Award for Oncology Research
- MD Anderson Cancer Center Trainee Recognition Award for Patient Oriented research
Professional Affiliations
Testimonials from Dr. Assikis's Patients
March 2025Everyone was very friendly and caring. There wasn't a long wait. They were very informative and very helpful. I would definitely recommend them.
March 2025Dr. Assikis is always caring and considerate. Easy to talk to and understand. Very knowledgeable and keeps up with the latest science.
March 2025I have been going to Piedmont Cancer Institute since 2016 and have been privileged to have a wonderful, competent team of Dr's, specialists, nurses and administrative staff helping me along my journey. Dr. Assikis, my oncologist has been so helpful in my treatment and well being. I am confident in his knowledge and expertise and enjoy working with him. I highly recommend Dr. Assikis and his team to anyone dealing with the unfortunate diagnosis of cancer.
March 2025You could not ask for a better physician. I would never want to experience this again but knowing it's doctors like Dr. Assikis around that are beyond exceptional to care for those in need is an added bonus. He is very caring and professional!!
March 2025The wait time is practically no wait time at all. Everyone is so diligent and proactive, they keep the ball rolling so the wait time is also great!
March 2025Prayerfully, I never have to recommend family or friends but if I did, Piedmont Cancer with all of its great physicians would definitely be my first choice.
March 2025Dr Assikis is brillant and very compassionate.
March 2025Dr Assikis is an excellent and brilliant Oncologist. He has been my Oncologist for almost 10 years. He always shares his knowledge pertaining my situation. I have been blessed to share my Cancer Journey with the very Best Oncologist Dr Assikis.
March 2025Everyone is very professional and sensitive to the patients needs. There is minimal wait time. All staff are respectful and courteous.
March 2025Dr. Assikis is the best doctor ever! He's so patient and kind not to mention smart!
February 2025Dr. Assikis has been in charge of keeping me alive for 16 years. What else do you need to know?
February 2025This was my first visit. I really like this doctor. He took his time with me he listened to me and seemed very knowledgeable and caring best bed side manners Of any doctor I know. He was not in any rush and treated like person not a number. It's been a couple years seeing Dr. Assikis he still an outstanding dr. I highly recommend him.
January 2025I feel so comfortable going to Dr. Assikis's office. Both him and his staff are so pleasant, efficient as well as thorough. Dr. Assikis makes you feel so good when you are there. Its like you have known him all your life. Very easy to talk with. Kind, caring, personable and informative, Great in my book, couldn't ask for any better while going through such a difficult time.
January 2025First class experience from the moment we entered the office. Amy (PA) is very professional And Personable and made us feel at ease considering the subject is Cancer! Dr Assikis is great and delivers medical data and treatment options in a way the is very clear and understandable for non medical patients. I highly recommend this team and... THANK YOU!
January 2025I came to Dr. Assikis for a 2nd opinion and he listened to my concerns and was familiar with my case. He made me feel like he cared and suggested a plan that will work to hopefully stabilize my cancer. I was so excited to feel like I had hope again. I'm firing my current Oncologist and moving to his practice.
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