Aki Morikawa, MD

Aki Morikawa, MD, PhD
Specialty: Medical Oncology, Hematology, Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Associate Professor
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Aki Morikawa, MD
Aki Morikawa, MD, PhD
Medical Oncology
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    • About
    Dr. Morikawa joined the faculty in August 2014. After earning her M.Mus. in Piano Performance and M.PH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Boston University, Dr. Morikawa received her MD/Ph.D. at the Emory University School of Medicine. After completing her internal medicine residency training at Emory, she underwent fellowship training in Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In 2014, she joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. She specializes in the care of patients with breast cancer at the Rogel Cancer Center. Her research involves clinical and translational investigations in breast cancer as well as brain and leptomeningeal metastases from solid tumors.

    Areas of Practice
    Breast cancer, clinical and translational research, central nervous system metastases from solid tumors, medical oncologist.

    Locations
    • Breast Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5916       Get Directions

    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training
    Emory University School of Medicine, 2008

    Residency
    Emory University, Internal Medicine, 2011

    Fellowships
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hematology/Medical Oncology, 2014

    Board Certifications
    Internal Medicine
    Medical Oncology

    Professional Organizations
    Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
    Consortium for Intracranial Metastasis Academic Research
    European Society for Medical Oncology,
    The Society for Neuro-Oncology
    American Society of Clinical Oncology

    Research Overview

    1. New therapy for brain and leptomeningeal metastases from breast cancer

    2. Epidemiology and molecular profiling of central nervous system metastases from solid tumors

    3. Biomarker development for central nervous system metastasis from solid tumors

    4. Preclinical models to examine central nervous system metastasis from solid tumors

    5. New therapy for breast cancers.

     

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    Patient Comments

    February 10, 2026 - "Dr Morikawa saved my life. She is one of the few doctors throughout this process that centered compassion in my care journey and helped me make informed decisions in dark times. She is a brilliant oncologist, and I credit her with still being here today."

    October 2, 2025 - "Liked that Dr Morikawa took time to explain the treatment regimen and schedule on what is expected."

    July 24, 2025 - "Dr. Morikawa explained the treatment in detail and made sure I had no questions. I never felt rushed during the appointment."

    May 23, 2025 - "For the first time, Dr. Morikawa did not seem to be "present" and communicative. [...] She said she wanted to check on whether I would need additional [...], left, and NEVER returned. She appeared stressed and kept saying, 'what else?" It was a surreal and pretty awful appointment. [...]"

    April 28, 2025 - "First visit with Dr. Morikawa. She and [...] were thorough in providing thoughtful care and options for me to consider. Dr. Morikawa clearly described her role as a Medical Oncologist. Positive appointment"

    April 15, 2025 - "Dr Morikawa was extremely thorough, knowledgeable, patient and kind. I felt like I was in very good hands with her care and recommendations"