
CCK Awards & Recognition
The Cancer Center of Kansas team is proud to have been honored with numerous awards and recognitions throughout the years. Moreover, we are proud that the achievements and expertise of many of our physicians have been recognized both in our community and on a national level, proving that they are some of the very best in their field throughout the country. Below are some of the most significant awards and recognition given to our CCK team.
Health Care Heroes: Lifetime Achievement Award
Awarded by The Wichita Business Journal in 2014Wichita Business Journal awarded Shaker Dakhil, MD with the 2014 Health Care Heroes: Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors a specific individual for his or her life time contribution to the improvement and achievement of health care.
2014 Health Care Heroes: Lifetime Achievement Award was awarded by the Wichita Business Journal
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Health Care Heroes Lifetime Speech
Watch as Dr. Shaker Dakhil accepts his lifetime achievement award.
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Wichita Business Journal Health Care Hero Awards

Dr. Pavan Reddy (left) and COO, Yoosaf Abraham (right), at the 2017 HCH event.
2017 Health Care Hero Administrative Excellence and Community Outreach
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK's Chief Operating Officer, Yoosaf Abraham in the field of Administrative Excellence and CCK Physician, Dr. Pavan Reddy, in the field of Community Outreach for the 2017 Health Care Hero awards. These awards are given to individuals who show commendable performance in making an impact on and help improving health care in our community.

Dr. Bassam Mattar (left) and CNO, Paula Fulgham (middle), with President, Dr. Shaker Dakhil (right), at the 2016 HCH event.
2016 Health Care Hero Physician and Nurse
The Wichita Business Journal honored Dr. Bassam Mattar as a Physician Health Care Hero and CCK’s Chief Nursing Officer, Paula Fulgham, as a Nursing Health Care Hero. These awards are given to individuals who show commendable performance in contributing to the improvement of health care in Wichita and surrounding areas as well as extraordinary patient care and satisfaction.
Wichita Business Journal Innovation Awards
2016 Wichita Business Journal Innovation Award Honoree
CCK was chosen based on the 30 year history of finding innovative ways to fight cancer through both research and patient care.
View ArticleCastle Connolly Top Doctors Recognition
US News Top Doctors:
In Castle Connolly’s estimation Shaker Dakhil, MD is among the top 1% in the nation in his specialty. Top Doctor Lists are compiled through peer nominations and extensive research that Castle Connolly Medical LTD. has conducted for more than two decades. These lists are nationally published by Newsweek, US News and World Report.
View RecognitionWichita Business Journal Best Doctors
National Cancer Institute & SWOG Awards and Recognitions
Wichita CCOP and CCK PhysiciansAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology
ASCO Awards & Reconginition
Cancer Clinical Trials - 2006
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recognized the Wichita Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) for it's outstanding contribution to cancer clinical trials in 2006.
Wichita Community Clinical Oncology Program (WCCOP)
Physicians recognized for top patient enrollments.Read the press release about the physicians recognized for top patient enrollments.
Awards of Excellence
Platinum Certificate of Excellence
Silver Certificate of Excellence
Community Awards
Rural Health Community Star 2018
CCK’s Advanced Nurse Practioner, Julie Crotts, who services our Dodge City location has been honored with the 2018 Community Star award by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).
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Cancer Center of Kansas awarded Wichita Kansas Reader's Choice Favorite
Cancer Center of Kansas was awarded as the 2018 Favorite for Best Hospital for Cancer Care

Cancer Center of Kansas awarded Wichita Kansas Reader's Choice Favorite
Cancer Center of Kansas was awarded as the 2016 Favorite for Best Hospital for Cancer Care
Employer Awards
2016 Employer of the Year by Class LTD
The Cancer Center of Kansas in Parsons has been awarded the 2016 Employer of the year by CLASS LTD. Class is a company dedicated to giving those with developmental disabilities the opportunity to "live a rewarding, fulfilling, and meaningful life". They assist individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities with gaining valuable job skills and experience. We are pleased to continually use their service!
American Cancer Society

Cancer Center of Kansas 2016 Admirable Statewide Partner
The Cancer Center of Kansas has been recognized as a 2016 Admirable Statewide Partner for our outstanding dedication and continued support of the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life in Kansas.