
Highlights
Languages
- English
- Turkish
About Omer Kucuk
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Chief, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Year Started Practicing
1981
About the Provider
Omer Kucuk, MD brings to Emory an impressive track record of groundbreaking research in cancer prevention through nutritional components. He has been conducting clinical trials with lycopene and soy isoflavones in combination with standard therapy for prostate cancer since 1996. Nutrition and cancer therapy is Dr. Kucuk's primary research focus.
Carotenoids, isoflavones, zinc, selenium, and folic acid are among the cancer-preventing compounds found in vegetables and fruits, says Dr. Kucuk. Our current investigations focus on the effects of micronutrients and phytochemicals on biomarkers of cell growth, differentiation, inflammation and oxidative stress in a variety of cancers.
Dr. Kucuk conducted the first clinical trials with lycopene and soy isoflavones in prostate cancer and was the first to report the benefits of lycopene and soy isoflavones in the treatment of prostate cancer patients. He reported that lycopene and soy isoflavones have efficacy in patients with hormone-naïve as well as hormone-refractory prostate cancer.
He was the first to report the sensitization of prostate cancer cells to chemotherapy and radiation therapy by soy isoflavones and the first to report that soy isoflavones prevent the adverse effects of radiation in prostate cancer patients.
These studies were done in collaboration with other investigators at Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Future studies at Emory Winship Cancer Institute will continue to investigate the role of soy isoflavones and other nutritional compounds alone or in combination with chemotherapy and radiation in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Dr. Kucuk is conducting innovative clinical trials to investigate new approaches to prostate and bladder cancer therapy using combinations of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and nutritional agents.
He has also been very active internationally with collaborative research projects and international conferences conducted with scientists in Turkey, Israel, Brazil, Canada, and Norway. He organized the First International Congress on Nutrition and Cancer in Antalya, Turkey in May 2008. He was also the first to report that dietary lycopene intake prevents kidney cancer in Eker rat, ovarian cancer in laying hen and leiomyoma in the Japanese quail in collaboration with veterinary researchers at Firat University, Elazig, Turkey.
Professional Memberships
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Urological Association
- Society of Basic Urological Research
- Society of Integrative Oncology
- Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health
Interpretive Services
Awards
- Atlanta Magazine "Top Doctors," 2015-2019
- Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Science Award, 2018
- Cancer Researcher of the Year Award, Gateway for Cancer Research, 2016
- College Teaching Award, Wayne State University
- President's Achievement Award for Community Research, Karmanos Cancer Institute
- President's Achievement Award for Outstanding Service, Karmanos Cancer Institute
- Faculty Research Excellence Award, School of Medicine, Wayne State University
- Inaugural Director, Center for Integrative Health and Medicine, Emory University
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
Locations
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Erb Bldg, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30342
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-0519
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Hematology & Oncology, 1981
- Fellowship: St. Francis Hospital - Evanston, Hematology & Oncology, 1980
- Residency: St. Francis Hospital - Evanston, Internal Medicine, 1978
- Internship: St. Francis Hospital - Evanston, Internal Medicine, 1976
- Medical Education: Hacettepe University, MD, 1975
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1989
- Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1984
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1978
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
706 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Dr. Kucuk was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
I have been under this oncologist's care for the past two years for treatment of prostate cancer, and my experience has been consistently outstanding. He is not only highly knowledgeable, but also exceptionally thorough in explaining my treatment options and progress in a way that is clear and reassuring. He takes the time to address every concern I raise, never making me feel rushed, and always ensuring I fully understand the next steps in my care.What sets him apart is his positive and encouraging approach. Even during difficult moments, he maintains a calm, confident demeanor that inspires trust and helps me stay focused on the path forward. I specifically chose him because of his strong background in academic medical research, and that expertise is evident in the thoughtful, evidence-based care he provides.I am grateful to have a physician who combines clinical excellence with genuine compassion and attentiveness. His dedication has made a meaningful difference in my treatment journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
My experience with Emory been very good for my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Kucuk is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr Kucuk is great and recommend himHighly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Kucuk set me at ease immediately and has a calming demeanor. He was informative and answered all my questions. I instantly trusted him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Good Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
Good jon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Kucuk was an exceptional physician. He engaged at a warm and personal level and answered all my questions with sympathy and care. I look forward to my next visit with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
All is well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very good experience with Dr Kusck. Listened to my questions and concerns and answered them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Doctor Omer Kucuk is the BEST knowledgeable and professional at Emory!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
The nurse professional who took my blood was the best I have ever encountered There was no pain other than my anxiety It was over before I knew it She should be given commendation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Kucuk it's simply the best. No room for improvement!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Doctor Kucuk was very friendly and caring. He has a wealth of knowledge, but spoke down to earth to us. He answered most of our questions and gave some good recommendations for nutrition and supplements.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent role of the provider was quite evident!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Kucuk has been my oncologist for 15 (!) years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
My doctor is a very good sister. He heard my concern and immediately handled it in a way that spiked up my hopes. His recommendations, treatment plan and interventions have proven successful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr Kucuk always spends the time to answer our questions and review my labs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Excellent meeting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr Kucuk is the best! He listens and explains.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Kucuk is excellent, demonstrating a personal interest in the patient' well being. I love talking with him because of his warmth and breadth of knowledge which he displays by urging modest lifestyle improvements such as taking vitamin D3, lycopene, and eating endamame-- for immunity system boost, and prostate health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Kucuk is the best. Always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
That Kujak is a very well respected doctor and oncology, and I'm glad to have him miss my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I am confident that I am in capable hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Kuchek was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and concerned about my health. He is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
A great physician with good communication about my progress and status from my tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Kucuk is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. He really cares about patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Hood jib
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Kucuk is the BEST...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr Kucuk is excellent and exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr was extremely patient, knowledgeable and reassuring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Dr. Kucuk was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Kucuk is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Kucuk is excellent and not a fox as spell check as I stated earlier
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Dr was awesome
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I could not ask for a better doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I left completely satisfied and grateful to my care provider and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Kucuk is always very courteous and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Kucuk is fabulous. He knows everything medical and communicates it in the most explainable words imaginable. Emory knows how to find the treasures. Dr. K certainly is a life saving treasure.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
When asked about side effects was basically told no major side-effects. Then I looked them up myself and they can be pretty severe. Feel like just being plugged into a standard protocol without muck regard for previous treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
The best communication I had with a doctor last 35 years.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Doctor spent 2 minutes with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr Kucuk is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Everything was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
All Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Kucuk sets the standard for highest level of healthcare. He obviously has the medical expertise but he goes far beyond that to show sincere interest in the total wellbeing of the patient. His smile and words of encouragement last long after the appointment. There is simply no one finer. I wish more Physicians were like Dr Kucuk. After 16 years of care I think he has been consistently outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Have recommended Emory Winship Cancer center to everyone I know who is facing prostate problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
I will tell anyone that's looking for a excellent health care to come there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
It's always a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Discussion was good and was given suggestions and meaningful advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr Kucuk is a great doctor. He has taken excellent care of my health issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
No problems, great teamwork
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Professional caring pleasant knowledgeable MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
My care provider was outstanding. I'm very grateful.!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
I have and will continue to recommend Emory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
I have recommended Dr Cucuk to many I have talked to concerning my cancer treatment at Emory Winship Cancer Center.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Good job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
DR K is the best !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2025
I hope the Emory Pain Center Dr. Cuchuck recommended can help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Dr Kuchk has always been upfront and direct but with a good bedside manner. He lets you know what is working and what is not. I wouldn't have it any other way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Good. Discuss my medicine and health issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Extremely competent in relaying additional options for my condition and very encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Communication was clear & concise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
We always have the best results and communication with our Doctor Omer Kucuk.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2024
I am extremely satisfied, thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
All excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
The Emory WinshipTeam has always exceeded my expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr K is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Discussed my treatment and offer suggestions that I went along with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
This is my second bout with with c' and had l known this doctor in 2012, l would not be in clinic today.He is attentive, informative, ease to talk with, and above all Excellent communication skills.Met many doctors in life, he is now neck and neck with my primary care physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Emory and Team Kucuk set the standard for health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Doctor is courteous & patient. He answered my questions with detail. He knew my situation and offered recommendations. He outlined a plan for the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
All above were involved and services provided was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
We always get excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
I consider myself exceptionally blessed to be under the care of Dr. Kucuk. He listens to concerns I have regarding treatment options and plans treatment accordingly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Most excellent care provider. They don't make anyone like him any more!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr Kucuk excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Prof. Omar Kucuk was knowledgeable, compassionate, and provided me with the medical care I urgently needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Thank you Dr. Kuchuk!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr. Kucuk is "simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
I would rate the overall care provided by Dr Kucuk and his team as excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr.. Kucuk keeps me well informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
I have already recommended to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr Kucuk is the highest level Professional I have been to. His skills go far beyond the qualified Doctor in that he clearly cares about the patient's best outcome. And he is always friendly and smiling. He's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr Kucuk thoroughly went over my labs and discussed with me the course of action for the following months
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2024
The doctor did not review current bloodwork. He only reviewed an Apirll bloodwork from my hospital visit. I got a copy of bloodwork after the visit and there were significant changes in the updated copy compared to the hospital report. He said he would call after he received. There has not been a call since the visit on 5//28/24. I sent a portal message to please call. No response yet
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
An excellent nurse! Very professional and knowledgeable!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr Kucuk is the best. Smart to the point
