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Frank Akwaa, M.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 275-5823

Fax: (585) 242-0013

URMFGA member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

groupAn Accountable Health Partner

assignmentAccepting New Patients

Locations

Blood and Coagulation Disorders Center
125 Lattimore Rd, East Entrance STE G 30
Rochester, NY 14620

James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Patient Care Settings

Cancer, Hematology & Oncology

Biography

I am a hematologist with expertise in coagulation disorders, hemoglobinopathies and general non-malignant hematology. I chose this field because I find hematology intellectually challenging.

My approach to patient care is to hopefully make a difference in my patients' lives, one patient at a time. I value my patients and do my best to provide them with compassion and respect, as well as apply my expertise and best judgment to their particular health issue.

Most important, I build long-term relationships with my patients during the management of their life-altering diseases. I am always upfront with my patients – together, we make collaborative decisions regarding their best possible treatment options and care.


Conditions I treat are:

- Anemias, including sickle cell anemia
- Hemostasis and thrombosis disorders
- Hemoglobinopathy
- General hematology
- Thrombocytopenias
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Polycythemia vera
-TTP
-HUS
-Porphyria
-PNH

Credentials

Specialties

    Education

    2007
    MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry

    Post-doctoral Training & Residency

    07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013
    Fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at University of Rochester Medical Center

    09/01/2008 - 06/30/2010
    Residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008
    Internship in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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    Awards

    2013 - 2016
    Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship
    Sponsor: James P. Willmot Cancer Center
    Location: Strong Memorial Hospital

    2010
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Resident Ravel Award (RTA)

    2004
    University of Rochester School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship

    2003
    Jonas E. Salk Scholarship Award for Research and Academic Excellence
    Sponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NY
    Location: New York, NY

    2003
    Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
    Sponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NY
    Location: New York, NY

    2003
    Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society
    Sponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NY
    Location: New York, NY

    2002 - 2003
    Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholarship
    Sponsor: Hunter College
    Location: New York, NY

    2002
    Eugene Lang Student-Faculty Research Award
    Sponsor: Hunter College
    Location: New York, NY

    2002
    Stephen Bucholz Award for Biological Sciences
    Sponsor: Hunter College
    Location: New York, NY

    2002
    Golden Key International Honor Society
    Sponsor: Hunter College
    Location: New York, NY

    1999 - 2003
    Deans' List
    Sponsor: Hunter College
    Location: New York, NY

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    Publications

    Journal Articles

    2016
    Noronha SA, Pulcino TL, Akwaa F. "A Case-Based Approach to Transition of Care for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease". South Medical Journal. 2016; 109(9): 531-4.

    2014
    Akwaa, F.; Spyropoulos, AC. "The potential of target-specific oral anti-coagulants for the acute and long term treatment of venous thromboembolism". Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2014; 30(11): 2179-90.

    2013
    Akwaa F, Spyropoulos AC. "Treatment of Bleeding Complications When Using Oral Anticoagulants for Prevention of Strokes". Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2013; 15(3): 288-98.

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    Reviews

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