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Chukwumere Nwogu, MD, Oncology, Buffalo, NY

ChukwumereNwoguMDPhD

Oncology Buffalo, NY

Thoracic Cancer

Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute

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  • Office

    Elm and Carlton St
    Buffalo, NY 14263
    Phone+1 716-845-2300
    Fax+1 716-845-7692

Education & Training

  • University At Buffalo (SUNY)
    University At Buffalo (SUNY)PhD, Cancer Epidemiology, 2008 - 2012
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    State University of New York at BuffaloPhD, 2008 - 2012
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1995 - 1998
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    Flushing Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1995
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine
    University of Nigeria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Special Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies Roswell Park Graduate Division, 2013
  • Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Award (K-23) National Cancer Institute, 2008
  • Career Development Award Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE), 2008
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • VATS Lobectomy Has Better Peri-operative Outcomes than Open Lobectomy  
    Nwogu CE, D'Cunha J, Pang H, Gu L, Wang X, Richards WG, Veit LJ, Demmy TL, Sugarbaker DJ, Kohman LJ, Swanson SJ, Ann Thor Surg, 1/1/2015
  • Invited Commentary on "Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy: Retrospective Outcome Analysis of 47 Consecutive Patients"  
    Nwogu CE, Ann Thorac Surg, 1/1/2014
  • Promoting Cancer Control Training in Resource Limited Environments: Lagos, Nigeria  
    Nwogu CE, Mahoney M, George S, Dy G, Hartman H, Animashaun M, Popoola A, Michalek A, J Canc Educ, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Exploration of the Role of the Surgical Robot in an Advanced VATS Program"
    Nwogu CE, University at Buffalo Department of Surgery's Annual Research Day, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1/29/2014
  • "Promoting Cancer Control Workshops in Resource Limited Environments"
    Nwogu CE, University at Buffalo Department of Surgery's Annual Research Day, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, 1/29/2014
  • Promoting Cancer Control Training in Resource Limited Environments: Lagos, Nigeria.
    Nwogu CE, Mahoney M, George S, Dy G, Hartman H, Animashaun M, Popoola A, Michalek A, African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer BiAnnual Meeting, Durban, South Africa, 1/21/2013
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Lectures

  • Surgical Management of Breast Cancer. 
    Lagos, Nigeria - 1/21/2015
  • Overview of Cancer Epidemiology in Nigeria. 
    Lagos, Nigeria - 1/21/2015
  • Photodynamic Therapy of Human Lung Cancer Xenografts in Mice. 
    Las Vegas, NV - 1/4/2015
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Other

  • Technical Enhancements for Right and Left Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy. (Surgical Film) 
    Demmy T, Dexter E, Hennon M, Yendamuri S, Nwogu CE, Society of Thoracic Surgeons 48th Annual Meeting
    Fort Lauderdale, FL - 1/30/2012
  • Thoracoscopic Right Upper Lobectomy with Bronchoplasty. (Video) 
    Nwogu CEhumy, Yendamuri Sai, Demmy, Todd, ISMICS Annual Meeting
    San Francisco, CA - 1/4/2009
  • Salvage Esophagectomy for Recurrent Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Vaible Option for Chemotherapy Responders. 
    Javle MM, Nanavati, KI, Nava HR, Nwogu CE, Iyer RV, Hematology Oncology Today
    1/1/2005
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Press Mentions

  • International Oncology Partnership Brings Access to Specialized Cancer Care to Nigeria
    International Oncology Partnership Brings Access to Specialized Cancer Care to NigeriaFebruary 12th, 2016

Professional Memberships