CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSCLINICAL TRIALSPUBLICATIONSFrank Akwaa, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 275-5823Fax: (585) 273-1042A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocationsJames P. Wilmot Cancer Center601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor - Department of Medicine , Hematology/Oncology (SMD) Patient Care SettingsCancer, Hospital Medicine, Hematology & OncologyBiographyI 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 - Multiple myeloma - Amyloidosis - MGUS - Myeloproliferative neoplasms - Essential thrombocythemia - Polycythemia vera - Primary myelofibrosisCredentialsEducation2007MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/DentistryPost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013Fellowship in Hematology & Oncology at University of Rochester Medical Center09/01/2008 - 06/30/2010Residency in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center07/01/2007 - 06/30/2008Internship in Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterVIEW ALL expand_moreAwards2013 - 2016Wilmot Cancer Research FellowshipSponsor: James P. Willmot Cancer CenterLocation: Strong Memorial Hospital2010American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Resident Ravel Award (RTA)2004University of Rochester School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship2003Jonas E. Salk Scholarship Award for Research and Academic ExcellenceSponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NYLocation: New York, NY2003Phi Beta Kappa National Honor SocietySponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NYLocation: New York, NY2003Sigma Xi Scientific Research SocietySponsor: Hunter College of City Univ of NYLocation: New York, NY2002 - 2003Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) ScholarshipSponsor: Hunter CollegeLocation: New York, NY2002Eugene Lang Student-Faculty Research AwardSponsor: Hunter CollegeLocation: New York, NY2002Stephen Bucholz Award for Biological SciencesSponsor: Hunter CollegeLocation: New York, NY2002Golden Key International Honor SocietySponsor: Hunter CollegeLocation: New York, NY1999 - 2003Deans' ListSponsor: Hunter CollegeLocation: New York, NYVIEW ALL expand_moreClinical TrialsA Pilot Study of Avatrombopag for Temozolomide-induced Thrombocytopenia in Glioma (APATIT-G),A Pilot Study of Avatrombopag for Temozolomide-induced Thrombocytopenia in Glioma (APATIT-G)Lead Researcher: Frank Akwaa The purpose of this study is to determine if using avatrombopag in patients with thrombocytopenia due to temozolomide treatment can safely improve a patient's platelet count and allow the patient to complete the temozolomide treatment course as planned. View Study Details PublicationsJournal Articles2016Noronha 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): 531-4.2014Akwaa, 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): 2179-90.2013Akwaa 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.VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Frank Akwaa, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. 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