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Frank Akwaa, M.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
90 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
My approach to patient care is to hopefully make a difference in my patients' lives, one patient at a...
Certified Specialties
Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Hematology & Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2010 - 2013
Residency, Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. 2008 - 2010
Internship, Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. 2007 - 2008
Education
MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 2007
Awards
Wilmot Cancer Research Fellowship. 2013 - 2016
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Resident Ravel Award (RTA). 2010
University of Rochester School of Medicine Summer Research Fellowship. 2004
Publications
Journal Articles
A Case-Based Approach to Transition of Care for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Noronha SA, Pulcino TL, Akwaa F.
South Medical Journal. 2016; 109(9): 531-4.
The potential of target-specific oral anti-coagulants for the acute and long term treatment of venous thromboembolism
Akwaa, F.; Spyropoulos, AC.
Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2014; 30(11): 2179-90.
Treatment of Bleeding Complications When Using Oral Anticoagulants for Prevention of Strokes
Akwaa F, Spyropoulos AC.
Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2013; 15(3): 288-98.
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Patient Comments
If the opportunity were to arise I would gladly recommend Dr. Frank Akwaa. He was very professional and respectful throughout the meeting. And very patient as I stumbled through the zoom setup.
Nov 03, 2024
My questions were answered fully, and my worries allayed. I learned more about my condition and possible reason for the changes in blood work values.
Oct 05, 2024
Very good care provider
Aug 24, 2024
I already have relayed my excellent treatment experience throughout care
Aug 09, 2024
Dr. Akwaa is at the top of hematologists I've seen over the years. He's smart, experienced, and personable.
Aug 04, 2024
Dr. Akwaa is stellar. He has a lovely bedside manner, listens to concerns, and always sets my mind at ease. He looks at all of the information as a whole before making any assessments or decisions about care.
Jul 19, 2024
Provider is cery good.
Jun 10, 2024
Dr Akwaa is the best!!
Jun 07, 2024
I have participated in many( 7 or 8 or so) patient summit conferences with medical experts in the area of multiple myeloma, and this provider was able with great proficiency to speak in terms that I understood with a high level of technical detail.
Apr 17, 2024
Again all questions were answered respectfully and reassuring.
Mar 29, 2024