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About Me
Faculty Appointments
Clinical Associate Professor (Voluntary) - Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Hematology & Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2014
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2008
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2006
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2005
Awards
Office of Medical Education Research Grant Award. 2001
Hughes Scholar Research Grant Award. 1998 - 1999
Ratings & Comments
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Ratings
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Very,very satisfied
Mar 21, 2025
It was a wonderful experience. Thank you
Mar 17, 2025
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is one of the most thorough Drs I have seen in a long time. Does an excellent job.
Mar 09, 2025
I walked out of my appointment feeling confident that my issue was addressed competently and with a plan in place to help resolve it.
Mar 09, 2025
Dr. Ban-Hoefen was extremely thorough, understanding & respectful of my questions & concerns. I am so grateful for the manner in which she combined her expertise & professionalism while remaining very patient, kind & considerate of my individual circumstances.
Mar 02, 2025
One of the best. I trust her.
Mar 01, 2025
My care provider is extremely knowledgeable and logical about my care management. She's also a wonderful human being. I have learned so much from her.
Feb 17, 2025
Very Excellentk
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is an excellent, caring physician, one of the best I have had.
Feb 13, 2025
Very knowledgeable. Had not only read my chart she had studied it. Explained everything and proposed a different treatment or regimen for me.
Feb 08, 2025
I have nothing but praise for and gratitude to Dr. Ban-Hoefen.
Feb 02, 2025
I would recommend this care provider in a heartbeat
Jan 20, 2025
Very good and professional
Jan 12, 2025
I can't say enough good things about the provider. She was thorough pleasant and made me feel very comfortable. She took her time answering my questions and even explained questions other patients have.
Dec 08, 2024
Exellent experience
Nov 23, 2024
Care provider was outstanding.
Nov 10, 2024
I love and trust Dr. Ban-Hoefen
Nov 06, 2024
This doctor always takes the time to listen to me, the patient, instead of rushing through my appointment. I truly appreciate that.
Nov 02, 2024
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is incredible at listening to concerns and answering any questions I may have. I feel completely at ease with her and know I am heard. She is a gem!!
Oct 30, 2024
Easy to talk to about a variety of concerns. Dr. Made sure all of my questions were answered and welcomed follow ups at any time. I felt well cared for and confident when I left.
Oct 22, 2024
Excellent
Oct 12, 2024
Answered all my questions thoroughly and explained things in a way that made it very easy to understand
Oct 07, 2024
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is a very kind, knowledgeable and caring doctor.
Oct 07, 2024
Very caring, very collaborative
Oct 02, 2024
Absolutely 100%
Sep 30, 2024
Super
Aug 28, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised that NP,PA, and MD we're sympathetic re my upcoming trip to AK and offered to try to work around it in developing my tx plan.
Aug 26, 2024
All good
Aug 13, 2024
My favorite clinic in all of U of R! Everyone works together so well! They always listen to patients. They actually care. They're efficient, and they really do a great job at managing any issues that may arise.
Aug 09, 2024
Very helpful
Jul 28, 2024
Good
Jun 22, 2024
I felt rushed through the appointment [...]
Jun 18, 2024
The whole visit was excellent.
Jun 16, 2024
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is kind and thorough in her approach to talking to me and explaining my illness. I would recommend her to anyone.
Jun 12, 2024
Always a very positive excellent experience
Jun 09, 2024
Overall excellent experience
Apr 21, 2024
She was an excellent doctor and listened to our concerns and questions We felt that she really cared about me as she did. She is a 'Great Doctor" and I feel free to contact her with any further questions I might have.
Apr 01, 2024
We've been having these telemedicine meetings for a long time, and they always work out fine. We know each other.
Mar 28, 2024
I have recommended this office to many different people
Mar 24, 2024
My care provider did helped me with my needs. She was very concerned about my health.
Mar 16, 2024
Love My Doctor and continue to see her every other year so if I need her help in the future it will be available
Mar 12, 2024
EXCELLENT
Mar 04, 2024
Dr. Ban-Hoefen goes above and beyond. Wish all Drs. Would be like her.
Feb 09, 2024
Dr. Ban-Hoefen has been wonderful!!!!!!
Jan 29, 2024
I have recommended Dr. Ban-Hoefen and the team to other friends
Dec 02, 2023
Very thorough, listened to my concerns and questions and covered everything. Excellent provider!
Oct 22, 2023
My doctor took time to go over all of my blood work in great detail. She answered all of my questions as I had a lot of them. She explained everything in detail and formulated a plan of treatment.
Sep 24, 2023
Excellent
Sep 22, 2023
My oncologist is the nicest, most caring doctor I have ever dealt with. She listens to everything you say and shows the utmost respect for you at all times.
Jul 30, 2023
Open to my concerns about treatment, respected my decision to forgo treatment at this time - - very supportive - offered other options.
Jul 21, 2023
Excellent care
Jul 07, 2023
Excellent
Jun 04, 2023
This meeting was for an ongoing chronic condition, so they know my situation very well.
Apr 19, 2023
I have complete faith in this kind caring knowledgeable professional. She has recall of me and my particular situation. I would be at a loss without her and her care.
Apr 18, 2023
Already have referred someone to Dr Ban-Hoefen and she was very pleased.
Apr 04, 2023
She is always on top of things. One of the best.
Mar 19, 2023
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is a bright, knowledgeable and caring physician!
Mar 13, 2023
Dr. Makiko is an excellent person in explaining treatment and concern for my being.
Mar 01, 2023
Have always received the best care and experience
Feb 25, 2023
Although this was my first visit with this particular provider, she had my history and test results at hand and knew exactly what I needed.
Feb 12, 2023
I have recommended this provider to others and they were very pleased with the care they received.
Feb 03, 2023
The doctor is extremely caring and followed up with an EKG question with the doctor that read it and also followed up with [...] when THEY wrote the incorrect information on one of my bone scans. She followed through to make sure they added an addendum to the report, listing the correction. She went above and beyond for me, I highly recommend her.
Jan 29, 2023
My experience with Dr. Ban-Hoefen have all been wonderful, I feel very comfortable with her
Jan 23, 2023
Don't have a diagnosis yet but felt comfortable with the explanation of how we're proceeding and what her initial thoughts were.
Jan 09, 2023
I as impressed with Dr. Ban-Hoefen. She checked on me to see how I was doing. I would recommend her to friends & family.
Dec 16, 2022
This provider explained things so well and alleviated my fears and concerns.
Dec 03, 2022
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is always wonderful. So helpful and encouraging.
Nov 18, 2022
Great team
Oct 28, 2022
Dr. Always competent, informative snd caring.
Oct 16, 2022
Love Dr. Ban-Hoefen! She cares and will talk to you not at you as some Dr's can do.
Oct 07, 2022
I felt very fortunate to have Dr. Ban-Hoefen as my oncologist, she is caring and skilled
Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is a caring, dedicated, Dr. I am so pleased I am under her care!
Sep 21, 2022
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is awesome!
Sep 20, 2022
Always very good with my best interests and health in mind.
Sep 19, 2022
Dr. Ban-Hoefen is one of the most caring MD's. I have ever met. Such a blessing to have her as my oncologist.
Sep 15, 2022
We've been doing this for years, so we know and understand each other very well.
Aug 27, 2022