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Dr. Richards Afonja, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 61
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD
4.2 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Clifton, NJ.
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD
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Dr. Richards Afonja, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 61
Clifton, NJ
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Clifton, NJ.

About

Dr. Afonja graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Mountainside Hospital.Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Clifton, NJ and has 37 years experience. Dr. Afonja currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital. Dr. Afonja has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Vitamin B12 Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Afonja received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Afonja's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Afonja also speaks French, Spanish and Yoruba. Dr. Afonja accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Locations

  1. 1 Sebastian Medical Associates Corp.
    476 Colfax Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
  2. 2 Premier Rehab-LLC
    7511 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
  3. 3 Office
    474 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
  4. 4 Lima Memorial Health System
    1001 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804
  5. 5 Centro Clinico LLC
    32 Hine St Ste 103, Paterson, NJ 07503

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4.2
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Feb 02, 2024
Dr. Afonja is knowledgeable, emphatic and overall best doctor ever. I'm alive today because of his great care and treatment.
Hulya — Feb 02, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Yoruba
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Breast Oncology
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Internal Medicine
Dermatologic Oncology
Research
Cancer Research
Clinical Research
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mountainside Hospital
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richards Afonja, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Afonja's profile.

Dr. Afonja frequently treats the following conditions: Pharyngitis, Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's General Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    350 Boulevard, Passaic, NJ