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NEWNAN: 775 Poplar Rd. • Suite 310 • Newnan, GA 30265 • 770-251-2590
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STOCKBRIDGE: 290 Country Club Drive • Suite 100 • Stockbridge, GA 30281 • 678-854-9500

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

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Testimonials from Dr. Assikis's Patients

December 2025

I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased to meet and work with Dr. Assikis. He is undoubtedly the best doctor I've ever seen. He listens, he sincere, he's very knowledgeable and I trust his advice. He explained everything and answered all my questions and Is very down to earth. I wish all the other doctors I have seen, and there are very many, could even get close to him and how he practice his medicine.

December 2025

Dr. Assikis is incredible. Knowledgeable, and compassionate with his patients. Can not recommend him more highly.

December 2025

Dr. Assikis was very detailed about the treatment I was about to start receiving.

November 2025

Dr. Assikis has been in charge of keeping me alive despite incurable cancer for 25 years through surgeries, immunotherapy, chemo, radiation, and continuous treatment.

November 2025

Excellent interaction with Dr. Assikis.

November 2025

Everyone was polite and friendly. The nurse practioner was very sharp and answered a lot of questions. Doctor Assikis was great and had a plan of action, I was very pleased.

November 2025

Visit was efficient and all of my questions were answered by Dr. Assikis.

November 2025

Respected by his peers. Focused on staying current with worldwide studies, drugs, and breakthroughs. Great smile and warm personality and "tells it like it is." No games or false hopes...real world but not a pessimist. Highly recommend Dr Assikis.

November 2025

Dr. Assikis is not just a great doctor but also a great person and friend. He cares about you and listening to your thoughts and feelings. I've been known him for the last 15 years and love him for all he's done for me. He's a wonderful individual that cares.

November 2025

Our son went in with advance testicular cancer and Dr. Assikis met us where we were and devised a plan and within 9 months he was cancer free. Very knowledgeable and caring as is all his staff. Highly recommend.

October 2025

Dr Assikis is outstanding. He shows a sincere and caring approach to his patients. I have been under his care for 4 years and each visit is professional, friendly and informative. He is without a doubt an asset to Piedmont Cancer!

September 2025

I treated with Dr. Assikis years ago as my hematologist, and am now back with him, this time as my oncologist. I always get great care from him and his staff. He was the first doctor to really treat my anemia instead of just saying take more iron pills, which I could never keep down. He is literally a life saver, busy saving my life again now.

September 2025

Have been in Dr. Assikis' care for 5 years. In the first visit he was very thorough in explaining the type of cancer I had and what his recommended treatment was. He has always been very open with his assessment of the progress of treatment and recovery. He is very personable and has always shown a real concern for my condition. I have been cancer free now for the past 4 and a half years. Very highly recommend Dr. Assikis.

September 2025

Dr. V. Assikis, Is outstanding he is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Spending time with his patients never in rush. I love that about doctors. Ask questions about me to improve my health thanks for being a great part of me and my family life.

August 2025

I have been seeing Dr. Assikis for the last 5 months for prostate cancer and he has been great. He is always reasonably on time and well prepared for our meetings. He answers all my questions directly in an understandable way and with compassion. He gives actionable advice that I trust and coordinates efforts with three other doctors involved in my treatment. I wish I didn't have cancer, but Dr. Assikis certainly makes having it much easier. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is battling cancer!

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Office Locations

Vasily J. Assikis, MD sees patients at the following PCI offices.

The Atlanta office of Piedmont Cancer Institute | Atlanta Oncologists

Atlanta

1800 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30318

404-350-9853

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The Newnan office of Piedmont Cancer Institute | Atlanta Oncologists

Newnan

775 Poplar Rd, Suite 310, Newnan, GA 30265

770-251-2590

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