Dr. David C. Osafo M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1200 South Farmerville Street Ruston Louisiana, 71270About
David Osafo, MD, works at the Green Clinic of Ruston, Louisiana. Green Clinic is a multi-specialty group practice, with over 40 physicians. Dr. Osafo specializes in the treatment of cancers and blood diseases. He is double certified in hematology and oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Hailing from Ghana, Dr. Osafo joined Green Clinic in 2006. He also helps run their chemotherapy infusion center.
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Education and Training
University of Science and Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science Technology, School Of Medical Sciences 1996
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology School of Medical Sciences 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Oncology
Hematology
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures Oncology and Hematology to Local Physicians -
Awards
- Valedictorian during Fellowship Program at Stroger, 2007
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Skin
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Stroger Hospital of Cook County (Hematology-Oncology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians, General Medical Council (UK)
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work, Humanity
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Bike, Cycling
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
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