Dr. Edem S Agamah MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
747 N Rutledge St 2204 Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Edem Agamah is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Agamah specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
University of Ghana / Medical School 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Serum uric acid and its relation to cardiovascular disease risk factors in children and young adults from a biracial community: the Bogalusa Heart Study.
- Serum creatinine and its relation to cardiovascular disease risk variables in children and young adults from a biracial community. The Bogalusa Heart Study.
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