Contact
Frank Akwaa, M.D.
View Contact & SchedulingLocations
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...
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
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
Jonas E. Salk Scholarship Award for Research and Academic Excellence. 2003
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. 2003
Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. 2003
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Scholarship. 2002 - 2003
Eugene Lang Student-Faculty Research Award. 2002
Stephen Bucholz Award for Biological Sciences. 2002
Golden Key International Honor Society. 2002
Deans' List. 1999 - 2003
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.
Novel Oral Anticoagulants: A Review of the Literature and Considerations in Special Clinical Situations
Akwaa F, Spyropoulos.
Hospital Practice. 2013; 41(1): 8-18.
Surrogate end points for long-term outcomes in chronic myeloid leukemia
Akwaa F, Liesveld, J.
Leukemia & Lymphoma. 2013; 54(10): 2103-11.
A Pilot Study of Music Therapy in Huntington's Disease
Hyson C, Oliva R, LaDonna KA, Akwaa F, Richards J, Sahler OJ.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 2005; 76(10 (Supp 4)).
Factors binding a non-classical cis-element prevent heterochromatin effects on locus control region activity.
Harrow F, Amuta JU, Hutchinson SR, Akwaa F, Ortiz BD.
J Biol Chem. 2004; 279(17): 17842-9.
Ratings & Comments
At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.
Ratings
During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?
During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?
During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?
During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?
During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?
Patient Comments
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
Dr. And fellow make an excellent team complimenting and accentuating their skills
Mar 24, 2024
Dr Akwaa was very clear in his explanations. He answered all our questions. We were impressed.
Jan 14, 2024
Excellent
Dec 08, 2023
Dr Akwaa was well informed and wonderful
Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Akwaa listens, asks questions, & explains his thoughts.
Sep 19, 2023
Care provider was "assigned" to me when the health condition first presented; I didn't pick provider but have no problems w/him being my provider. He's professional.
Aug 29, 2023
No complaints with this part of the visit.
Jun 19, 2023
I have been going to Dr.Akwaa since 2014. I trust him with my life. He is a wonderful Doctor.
May 02, 2023