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Dr. Frank Akwaa, MD

Hematology*
2.6 (17)
Map Pin Small Rochester, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Frank Akwaa, MD

Dr. Frank Akwaa, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Rochester, NY. They specialize in Hematology, has 17 years of experience. They graduated from University of Rochester and is affiliated with Jones Memorial Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Akwaa an average 2.6 star rating.

Dr. Akwaa works at Practice in Rochester, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Hemochromatosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Akwaa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Strong Memorial Hospital Psych
    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5823
  2. 2
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    125 Lattimore Rd Ste G30, Rochester, NY 14620 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 275-5823

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  • Jones Memorial Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Hemochromatosis
Bleeding Disorders
Coagulation Disorders
Sickle Cell Disease
Anemia
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Immune Thrombocytopenia
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Thalassemia
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Thrombocytosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Plasmapheresis
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Enzyme Disorder Anemia
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hereditary Persistence Fetal Hemoglobin
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Maternal Anemia
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neutropenia
Pancytopenia
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Small Intestine Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Thalassemia Minor
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
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    About Dr. Frank Akwaa, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1932302932
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Frank Akwaa, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akwaa is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Akwaa accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Akwaa has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Akwaa has seen patients for Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Hemochromatosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akwaa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Akwaa. The overall rating for this provider is 2.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akwaa.

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