Olubunmi O. Afonja MB, BS
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
317 E 34th St 8th Fl New York NY, 10016About
Dr. Olubunmi Afonja is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Afonja specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Afonja treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Afonja can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
University of Ibadan College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Fellowships
- NYU Hospital (Pediatric Hematology and Oncology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology
Articles and Publications
- 5 Publications as Primary Contributor
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion, Common Sense, Interest In Learning
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- Blood, Journal of Clinical Oncology, New England Journal of Medicine
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