Mouchammed Agko,

M.D.

Plastic Surgeon

Location: City of Hope Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

Specialties: Breast Surgical Oncology; Plastic Surgery

Education

Medical school:

Degrees

2000, Doctor of Medicine, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Residency

2014, Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California
2011, Residency, General Surgery, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio
2008, Residency, General Surgery, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fellowship

2017, Fellow, Advanced Microsurgery and Lymphedema Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
2015, Fellow, Aesthetic Surgery, Akademikliniken Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Clinic, Stockholm, Sweden

Professional Experience

2022-present Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2018-2022 Clinical Assistant Professor, Section of Plastic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia

Academic Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery

About Me

Mouchammed Agko, M.D., is a plastic surgeon who helps cancer survivors move forward by reducing or removing visible reminders of their cancer or its treatment. He is a nationally recognized expert in a variety of areas, including breast reconstruction, lymphedema treatment and cosmetic procedures that are designed to improve appearance, comfort and confidence in patients who have undergone cancer.

Dr. Agko has completed advanced training programs in a wide range of fields, such as aesthetic surgery, reconstructive microsurgery and lymphedema procedures. He performs a wide range of breast reconstruction surgeries using implants or natural tissue, as well as reconstructive surgeries for the head and neck, limbs and the torso. He also treats both lymphedema and lipedema. While training in general surgery at the University of Toledo in Ohio, he earned the iCare Shining Star award for outstanding patient care, communication and respect. He also held a clinical practice and an academic appointment at Augusta University in Georgia.

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Agko is also a physician-scholar with more than 50 published studies in leading medical journals. His work includes a widely recognized 2018 study on a new surgical approach for lymphedema that was highlighted by a top cancer journal. He continues to focus on advancing the field so patients can benefit from the latest techniques and innovations.

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