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Dr. Richards Afonja, MD

Dr. Richards Afonja, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Clifton, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lima Memorial Health System and St. Mary's General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

476 Colfax Ave Clifton, NJ 07013
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(973) 594-7977

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
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Dr. Afonja's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afonja

4.2
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
17%
17%

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Dr. Afonja is knowledgeable, emphatic and overall best doctor ever. I'm alive today because of his great care and treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Hulya – Feb 02, 2024
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Does not minimal medical expectations for an Oncol
Experience with Dr.Afonja was extremely negative . This is a recent review on 2022 Paterson office. Staff appeared to hurried and combative during set up of appointment. Upon arrival at office rudeness and discourtesy were the norm. The Consultation with PA’s was excellent however the interactions with Dr Afonja was hurried total 15 minutes for a serious and complex discussion of breast mass. Would not recommend this practice: it felt like an assembly line . Poor medical experience would not ever use service again.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 27, 2022
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I did extensive research ahead of scheduling my mother's oncologist appointment. Unfortunately, mammograms and ultrasound revealed breast cancer. My mom is in her late 70's. She is deaf and doesn't speak English. I needed to find a doctor that had many years of experience and who had excellent bed side manners. Dr. Afonja seemed to have that good ratings and reviews. After many months of radiation and weekly/monthly follow-up treatment visits with Dr. Afonja, he proved to be excellent. He is very caring, takes his time explaining medical tests, results, expected outcomes, prognosis and provided a thorough explanation of a recovery plan. He even provided us several times (without being asked) with his personal cell phone number should we have any questions or concerns. I did text him once with a question and he answered immediately. Which doctor does that in today's times? Not many.. Patients are usually instructed to call the office or on-call answering service who then relays the mess
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lourdes Figueroa – Dec 05, 2019
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Dr. Afonja is an EXCELLENT doctor. I had a high risk pregnancy and he treated my anemia and blood disorders with all dedication. All his office team are very kind and give all the help that is needed. Thank you very much Dr. Alfonja & Team! God bless u! El Dr. Afonja es un EXCELENTE doctor. Estuve con un embarazo de alto riesgo y el trato mi anemia y el desorden de la sangre con mucha dedicacion. Todo su personal es muy amable y dan toda la ayuda necesaria. Muchas gracias Dr. Alfonja & equipo!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jackie Ubillus in NJ – Dec 28, 2017
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I cannot ask for a better oncologist! Dr. Afonja sat down with me and explained my conditions with diagrams and references. Excellent bedside manners, knowledgeable and straight to the point.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
M in Paterson, NJ – Oct 20, 2017
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Poor service rude staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Paterson, NJ – Mar 23, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richards Afonja, MD is a hematologist oncologist in Clifton, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lima Memorial...read more

  • Hematology & Oncology

  • Hematology

  • Breast Oncology

  • Gastrointestinal Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

  • Dermatologic Oncology

  • Research

  • Cancer Research

  • Clinical Research

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Mountainside Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Catholic Medical Center Of Brooklyn & Queens

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Bapt Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
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Locations

Practice

Sebastian Medical Associates Corp.476 Colfax Ave Clifton, NJ 07013
1

Practice

Centro Clinico LLC32 Hine St Ste 103 Paterson, NJ 07503
2

Practice

Lima Memorial Health System1001 Bellefontaine Ave Lima, OH 45804
3

Practice

Office474 Clifton Ave Clifton, NJ 07011
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lima Memorial Health System

    1001 Bellefontaine Ave
    Lima, OH 45804

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Mary's General Hospital

    350 Boulevard
    Passaic, NJ 07055
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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