Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD
Hematology & Oncology*
Age 61
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD
Clifton, NJ
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD works in Clifton, NJ as
They graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Afonja completed a residency at Mountainside Hospital. Dr. Afonja has has worked on more claims relating to
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Explains Conditions Well
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Trustworthy
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Friendly Staff
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Easy Scheduling
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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Medicare
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Emblem Health
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United Healthcare
Locations
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Sebastian Medical Associates Corp.476 COLFAX AVE, Clifton, NJ 07013
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Premier Rehab-LLC7511 Bergenline Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
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Office474 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
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Centro Clinico LLC32 Hine St Ste 103, Paterson, NJ 07503
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Lima Memorial Health System1001 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804
Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afonja
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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Patient Reviews
Feb 02, 2024
Dr. Afonja is knowledgeable, emphatic and overall best doctor ever. I'm alive today because of his great care and treatment.
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About Me
Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Yoruba
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Breast Oncology
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Internal Medicine
Dermatologic Oncology
Research
Cancer Research
Clinical Research
- *Medical News Today does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education
Education
Medical Education
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University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine
1987
Internship
Internship
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Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens
1992
Residency
Residency Hospital
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Mountainside Hospital
1994
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
1997
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Richards Afonja, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Afonja accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Afonja's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Afonja accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Afonja accepts here.
Dr. Afonja's office is located at 476 COLFAX AVE Clifton, NJ 07013.
Dr. Afonja frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Afonja speaks French, Spanish and Yoruba. See Dr. Afonja's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Afonja has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.
Dr. Afonja has been practicing as a Hematologist Oncologist for 37 years.
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