
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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Ascension Via Christi Awards

Cancer Center of Kansas Executive Team - Yoosaf Abraham (COO), Laura Monahan (CLO), Dr. Dakhil (President), Paula Fulgham (CNO), Bradley Deutsch (CFO) and Dr. Chris Dakhil (Vice President)
Ascension Via Christi: Lifetime Achievement Award
Ascension Via Christi awarded Shaker Dakhil, MD with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, which honors physicians who are dedicated to high quality compassionate care and demonstrate the Mission and Values of Ascension Via Christi.
Cancer Center of Kansas voted Best Cancer Treatment Center for 2022!
Presented by the Wichita Eagle's Best of Wichita
Wichita Business Journal Health Care Hero Awards
2021 Excellence in Health Care - Administration
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK Chief Nursing Officer, Paula Fulgham in the field of Administrative Excellence for the 2021 selection. These awards are given to individuals who show commendable performance in making an impact on and help improving health care in our community.
View Article2021 Health Care Hero Physician
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK Physician, Dr. Jeremy Deutsch, as a Physician of Health Care Heroes for their 2021 awards. These awards are given to physicians who show exemplary performance in their given field. They show dedication to improving health care in Wichita and the surrounding area.
View Article2021 Excellence in Health Care - Cancer Care
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK Physician, Dr. Michael Cannon, in their 2021 selection of Excellence in Health Care - Cancer Care. These awards are given to providers who have had a broad and positive impact on treatment of cancer in the Wichita area.
View Article2020 Health Care Hero Physician
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK Physician, Dr. Christopher Dakhil, as a Physician of Health Care Heroes for their 2020 awards. These awards are given to physicians who show exemplary performance in their given field. They show dedication to improving health care in Wichita and the surrounding area.
View Article2020 Excellence in Health Care - Cancer Care
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK's Physicians, President Dr. Shaker Dakhil and Dr. Pavan Reddy in their 2020 selection of Excellence in Health Care - Cancer Care. These awards are given to providers who have had a broad and positive impact on treatment of cancer in the Wichita area.
View Article2019 Health Care Hero Physicians
The Wichita Business Journal honored CCK's Physicians, Dr. Michael Cannon and Dr. Seth Page as community Physician Health Care Heroes for the 2019 awards. These awards are given to physicians who show exemplary performance in their given field. They show dedication to improving health care in Wichita and the surrounding area.
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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, Other Awards
2020 Executive of the Year Award Honoree
Dr. Shaker Dakhil was selected as a member of the first class of Executives of the Year by Wichita Business Journal, recognizing leaders in the Wichita area who accomplish great things in making their business grow and thrive.
View Article2016 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 RecognitionShaker Dakhil Named Among Top .097% WorldWide
In ExpertScape's 2019 analysis, Shaker Dakhil, MD is among the top 0.097% in the nation for expertise in Combination Drug Therapy. This analysis is done by ExpertScape through a system of research and ranking.
VIEW RANKING HEREWichita Business Journal Best Doctors
National Cancer Institute & SWOG Awards and Recognitions
Wichita CCOP and CCK PhysiciansWichita 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
American 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.
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).
VIEW MORECCK Doctors Chosen Best in Oncology Medicine in Cowley County
CCK physicians, Dr. Shaker Dakhil and Dr. Michael Cannon, have been voted Best of Cowley County in Oncology Medicine by the Cowley Courier-Traveler Newspaper in their 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards for the second year running. The Cowley Courier began a Reader's Choice section in 2018 to allow residents of the county to provide public feedback and referrals.
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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
The Wichita Eagle Reader's Choice Awards
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!
Other Recognitions

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.
Kansas Health Information Networks Certificate of Achievement
Cancer Center of Kansas is a proud participant in the physician-led Kansas Health Information Network dedicated to improving healthcare quality, coordination and efficiency through the exchange of health information at the point of care.
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Certificate of Appreciation from RED Vasculitis Foundation
Dr. Pavan Reddy received the certificate of excellence from RED Program at Vasculitis Foundation, recognizing him as a medical professional who made a quick diagnosis of vasculitis, thus enabling patients to receive timely, appropriate treatment.

Certificate of Guardian Angel from Via Christi Foundation
Dr. Pavan Reddy received a certificate of Guardian Angel from Via Christi Foundation, recognizing him as being the tribute to a gift made in his name for outstanding contribution and compassionate care given to all patients.