
Dr. Uchenna Okagbue Njiaju M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 2115 Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. Uchenna Njiaju is an oncologist practicing in Madison, WI. Dr. Njiaju specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Njiaju manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
University of Zimbabwe / Godfrey Huggins School of Medicine Health Sciences
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Genetic determinants of breast cancer risk: a review of current literature and
- Neo-adjuvant capecitabine chemotherapy in women with newly diagnosed locally advanced breast cancer in a resource-poor setting (Nigeria): efficacy and safety in a phase II feasibility study.
- A 40-Year-Old Woman With a New Triple-Negative Breast Mass, Shown on Biopsy to Be Metaplastic Carcinoma.
Treatments
- Cancer
Fellowships
- University of Chicago Hospital 2011
Dr. Uchenna Okagbue Njiaju M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 600 Highland Ave
600 Highland Ave -Madison, WI 53792Get Direction
Practice At 5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 2115
5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 2115 -Chicago, IL 60637Get Direction
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909Get Direction
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