Olubunmi Olutoyin Afonja, Hematologist-Oncologist
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Olubunmi Olutoyin Afonja

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

77 West Haledon Avenue Haledon New Jersey, 7508
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About

Olubunmi Olutoyin Afonja, MD, works at New York University Medical Center in New York City. Also known as NYU Langone, Dr. Afonja specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, as well as pediatric hematology and oncology. On the adjunct faculty of NYU, Dr. Afonja also treats bone tumors and bone marrow syndrome failures.

Education and Training

University of Ibadan

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Awards

  • Irma T. Hirschal Award and Grant for Jr. Faculty Investigators   
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Research Award   

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 Olutoyin Afonja's Practice location

77 West Haledon Avenue -
Haledon, New Jersey 7508
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