Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem

Neurology
2910 N 3rd Ave, Ste 470, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Expertise in
20
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2910 N 3rd Ave, Ste 470, 
Phoenix, AZ 

Overview

Ekokobe Fonkem is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Fonkem is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Fonkem is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Fonkem is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in AZ

Board Certifications

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Fellowships

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Portneuf Medical Center
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Children's Community Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
FirstCare
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Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Network Health
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
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  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Petznick Stroke Center at Barrow Neurological Institute
2910 N 3rd Ave, Ste 470, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fonkem has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Open-Label Study With a Randomized Control Arm of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenously Infused Berubicin in Adult Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme After Failure of Standard First Line Therapy
A Multicenter, Open-Label Study With a Randomized Control Arm of the Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenously Infused Berubicin in Adult Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme After Failure of Standard First Line Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Berubicin, Lomustine
Study Phase: Phase 2
Pivotal, Open-label, Randomized Study of Radiosurgery With or Without Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) for 1-10 Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Pivotal, Open-label, Randomized Study of Radiosurgery With or Without Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) for 1-10 Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Open-label Study Investigating the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetic Properties of OKN-007 Combined With Temozolomide in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Phase II Open-label Study Investigating the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetic Properties of OKN-007 Combined With Temozolomide in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: OKN-007, Temozolomide (TMZ)
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Feasibility Study of the Nativis Voyager® System in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
A Feasibility Study of the Nativis Voyager® System in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Feasibility Study of the Nativis Voyager® System in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
A Feasibility Study of the Nativis Voyager® System in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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71 Total Publications

Vaccine-based cancer immunotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: a time-to-event meta-analysis of phase II and III randomized controlled trials.
Vaccine-based cancer immunotherapy in newly diagnosed glioblastoma: a time-to-event meta-analysis of phase II and III randomized controlled trials.
Journal: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico
Published: June 10, 2026
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Is Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem a top-rated expert for Glioma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem specialize in?

While Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem has published 71 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem accept my insurance?

Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Children's Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-406-6262 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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