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Interventional Radiologist, City of Hope Atlanta
My goal with each patient is to offer the most current options for cancer care, while establishing a relationship based on trust and hope.
“I approach all my patients as if they were members of my family,” says Dr. Charles Fulp, Interventional Radiologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta.
Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Fulp studied chemistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, completing his Bachelor of Arts in 1977. He remained there to study medicine and earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1982.
Dr. Fulp then began his residency training in general surgery, before transitioning to a radiology residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. During this time, he served as Chief Resident for one year.
A practicing radiologist with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Fulp practiced interventional radiology at a tertiary care center in Atlanta prior to joining City of Hope in 2012.
Dr. Fulp has received board certification in diagnostic radiology from the American Board of Radiology. He is a member of the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiologyand the Society of Interventional Oncology. Dr. Fulp has published research and other communications in prominent medical journals. He is licensed to practice medicine by the State of Georgia.
At City of Hope, Dr. Fulp incorporates recent technologies into his treatment, including Y-90 radioembolization, chemoembolization and thermoablative procedures. He strives to provide his patients with emotional support.
“I do my best to ensure that every interaction I have with patients is done in a spirit of caring and mutual understanding,” says Dr. Fulp. He also makes sure his patients are fully informed about their disease and care plan.
Dr. Fulp has expertise in treating advanced malignancies and in caring for patients who require palliative care. His approach is in keeping with the City of Hope model of Patient-Empowered Care®. “City of Hope is about caring for the patient, not just treating the patient,” he says.
When away from work, Dr. Fulp enjoys getting plenty of exercise, snow skiing, fly fishing, hiking and bicycling.