About
Mohamed K. Abdelhakiem, MD, is a radiation oncologist who offers precision medicine radiation treatments that can remove or shrink cancer cells and tumors without surgery. Dr. Abdelhakiem offers treatments that target cancer cell DNA and minimize damage to healthy cells, including focused beams of radiation — radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) — as well as tiny radioactive doses placed inside tumors, called brachytherapy. Dr. Abdelhakiem is trained as a general radiation oncologist and is interested in treating cancers that affect the central nervous system, the upper chest (thorax) and the genitourinary system.
He chose to become a doctor because he wants to meaningfully contribute to patients’ lives while also building lifelong connections with them. Dr. Abdelhakiem’s approach to care starts with forming a strong, trusting relationship with each patient to understand their needs. He always considers the big picture for each person and believes good communication and informed decision-making is critical to give patients the best care.
In his personal life, Dr. Abdelhakiem enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include playing and watching sports, spending time outside and being a handyman around the house.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Internship
Radiation Oncology
- Froedtert Hospital/Medical College of Wisconsin GME
Residency
Radiation Oncology
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Insurances
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Academic Information
Research Profile
Mohamed K. Abdelhakiem, MD, is a radiation oncologist who specializes in advanced treatments for central nervous system, thoracic and genitourinary cancers. Through clinical trials and other research efforts, he studies the use and effectiveness of the joint application of radiation therapy and immunotherapy in cancer treatment, radiopharmaceuticals and theranostics in cancer treatment, and the use of radiation in the treatment and management of benign conditions.
Dr. Abdelhakiem’s research efforts include examining the tumor microenvironment of patients with cancer, primarily head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and how the tumor’s immune microenvironment effects response to radiation treatment and overall prognosis. His research work interfaces with and is supported by all oncologic specialties, as well as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, gastroenterology, pulmonology, otolaryngology, immunology, radiation physics, pathology, radiology, medical genetics and palliative medicine.
Research Interests
- Participation in and the development of clinical trials utilizing radiation to improve cancer therapy and identify new indications
- Evaluating the role of combined radiation and immunotherapy in treatment of cancer
- Radiopharmaceuticals and theranostic applications in cancer therapy
- Use of radiation in treatment of benign conditions of the central nervous system and brain
- Radiation therapy in the management of arthritis and other benign conditions
Areas of Expertise
- Radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
- Central nervous system and thoracic radiation oncology
- Genitourinary radiation oncology and low dose-rate brachytherapy
- Breast and gynecologic radiation oncology and high dose-rate brachytherapy
- Gastrointestinal radiation oncology
- Radiation therapy for benign conditions including arthritis