Dr. Ofobuike Okani M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
6520 Horizon Cir Woodway TX, 76712About
Dr. Ofobuike Okani is an oncologist practicing in Woodway, TX. Dr. Okani specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Okani manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1985
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Thyroid Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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