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Olubunmi O. Afonja MB, BS

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

317 E 34th St 8th Fl New York NY, 10016

About

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

FemaleEnglish

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

Olubunmi O. Afonja MB, BS's Practice location

Practice At 317 E 34th St 8th Fl

317 E 34th St 8th Fl -
New York, NY 10016
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New patients: 212-263-8407, 212-263-8400
Fax: 212-263-8410

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