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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0000

Mehmet Aksakal, MD

Radiology

Board Certified

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  • Gender

    Male

  • Languages

    Turkish, English

  • Department

    Assistant Professor, Radiology-Neuroradiology

  • Specialty

    Radiology

  • Primary Clinic Phone

    720-848-0000

  • Hospital Affiliations

    UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital
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Practice Locations

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045

720-848-0000

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Provider Expertise

Clinical Interest for Patients

• Advanced MRI techniques: diffusion, perfusion, spectroscopy, vessel wall imaging • Neurodegenerative disease imaging (Alzheimer’s disease, MCI, Parkinsonian syndromes) • Cerebrovascular disorders: ischemia, vasculitis, RCVS, aneurysms, and dissection • Neuro-oncology: primary and metastatic tumors, treatment response assessment • Head and neck neuroradiology • Molecular and functional imaging integration with MRI • Imaging biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring


Care Philosophy

I practice evidence-based, precise, and clinically integrated neuroradiology. My priority is to deliver clear, actionable interpretations that directly impact patient management. I emphasize diagnostic accuracy, advanced imaging techniques, and close communication with referring providers to ensure timely and optimal care. Every study is approached with the mindset that it represents a real clinical decision point, not just an image set.


Specialties

  • Radiology

Interests & Activities

Personal Interests

Outside of clinical and academic work, I value a disciplined and balanced lifestyle. I am interested in health optimization, nutrition, and physical fitness, with a focus on sustainable habits. I enjoy reading and continuous learning, particularly in science, medicine, and personal development. I also value time spent with family and meaningful social connections. Travel, cultural exploration, and nature-based activities are important to me, as they provide perspective and mental clarity.


Education & Training

Fellowships

University of Washington Program (2024)

University of Washington Program (2025)

University of Washington Program (2022)

University of Washington Program (2023)

Research & Grants

Research Interests for Patients

• Imaging biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, with emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and related dementias • Amyloid PET, FDG PET brain imaging, and their integration with structural and quantitative MRI • Quantitative imaging, automated analysis, and AI-assisted decision support systems • Advanced MRI techniques including vessel wall imaging, perfusion, diffusion, and volumetric analysis • Cerebrovascular imaging research, particularly intracranial vasculopathies and inflammatory arteriopathies • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical outcomes, cognitive performance, and disease progression • Development of standardized, reproducible imaging protocols to improve diagnostic accuracy and research reproducibility

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720-848-0000

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Clinical Interests for Referring Providers

• Advanced brain MRI interpretation, including complex and atypical cases • Neuro-oncology imaging (tumor characterization, treatment response, and post-therapy changes) • Cerebrovascular imaging (acute stroke, vasculopathies, vessel wall imaging) • Neurodegenerative disease imaging, including dementia and cognitive disorders • Head and neck imaging • Problem-solving consultations for diagnostically challenging cases • Imaging-guided clinical decision support and multidisciplinary collaboration

Research Interest for Referring Providers

• Imaging biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment • Amyloid and FDG PET applications in cognitive disorders • Advanced MRI techniques for early disease detection and phenotyping • Quantitative imaging and AI-assisted analysis for objective assessment • Cerebrovascular imaging research, including vessel wall imaging and vasculopathies • Correlation of imaging findings with clinical, laboratory, and cognitive outcomes • Development of imaging-based decision support tools for patient management