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Christopher S.R. Dakhil, M.D. Is Elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians


Christopher S.R. Dakhil, MD, FACP, an internist, oncologist and hematologist practicing in Wichita at the Cancer Center of Kansas, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the society of internists. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of adult medical care. Dr. Dakhil was elected upon the recommendation of peers and the review of ACP’s Credentials Subcommittee. He may now use the letters “FACP” after his name in recognition of this honor.

Dr. Dakhil is a part of the Cancer Center of Kansas team of physicians, with 8 of the medical oncologists/hematologists sharing the FACP distinction. He is certified in internal medicine, oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. In his fellowship training, he served as Chief Fellow in his final year. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. He also serves on the Transfusion Committee at Wesley Medical Center and as a Principal Investigatory of the Wichita NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), a National Cancer Institute sponsored research program.

ACP is the largest medical specialty organization and the second-largest physician group in the United States. ACP members include 143,000 internal medicine physicians (internists), related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

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