Ikechukwu I. Akunyili
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions

Overview

The desire to learn about the human body in health and in sickness, coupled with experience as a child who spent about six weeks in a hospital bed receiving excellent care from the National Orthopedic Hospital in Nigeria, led to my interest in medicine. Post graduation from medical school, I discovered over time that I have a special affinity for oncology patients and this led to my decision to pursue sub-specialty training in hematology and oncology.What I want my patients to know about me:I want my patients to know that they will be treated with compassion, kindness, honesty, openness and respect at all times. My goal always is to work with the patient towards achieving the best outcome in their unique situation. They will always receive excellent care at WellSpan Health, and their care will always be in keeping with the highest standards of our profession. What I do when I'm not seeing patients:Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoying reading a good book-preferably classical literature and history.

Dr. Akunyili is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Paget Disease of the Breast, Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Univ Of Nigeria, 1998

Residency

Howard Univ Hospital, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology - 2011
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 2011
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2008

Fellowships

Jackson Memorial Hospital, Hematology/Oncology - 2011

Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology - Adams Cancer Center
40 V Twin Drive, Suite 104, Gettysburg, PA 17325

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.


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What conditions does Dr. Ikechukwu I. Akunyili specialize in?

While Dr. Ikechukwu I. Akunyili is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Throat Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

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