Cynthia Owusu, MD
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Specialty: Hematology and Oncology
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Primary Location: 3909 Orange Pl (7 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Seidman Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 4600
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-3951
UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3951
UH Seidman Ahuja Medical Center (7 mi.)
3999 Richmond Rd
Ste 1100
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-292-1783
UH Seidman Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 1100
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-896-1750
Biography: Cynthia Owusu, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Research Fellowship | Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology - Boston Medical Center (2003 - 2006)
Fellowship | Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine - Boston Medical Center (2002 - 2003)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Beth Israel Medical Center (2000 - 2002)
Internship | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (1999 - 2000)
Other Education
Boston University School Of Public Health (2006)
Medical Education
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (1992)
Undergraduate
Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology (1988)
Awards
- Clinical Research Training Fellowship Award (CREST), Boston University, Boston, 2004
- ASCO Foundation Young Investigator Award, 2005
- NIH Minority Supplement Grant, 2005
- NIH/NCI K12 Paul Calabresi Scholar Award, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, CWRU, Cleveland, 2006
- Susan Komen Career Development Award, 2010
- Independent Research Grant (1R01MD009699-01) from the National Institute on Minority and Health Disparities, 2015
About
Cynthia Owusu, M.D., M.S., is a medical oncologist at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. She is also Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology.
A renowned expert in geriatric oncology, Dr. Owusu is currently the Principal Investigator on a $2.8 M research grant awarded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Disparities. This study will examine the impact of physical activity on functional status, body composition and biomarkers of breast cancer prognosis among African American and socially disadvantaged breast cancer survivors. Her current clinical research efforts aim to increase functional status and participation of older women in clinical trials to potentially improve breast cancer outcomes in this population.
She has more than 33 publications with 25 published manuscripts containing original research and has presented 27 presentations on the local, regional and national levels.
Dr. Owusu is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Her other professional memberships include the Society of International Geriatric Oncology, the American Geriatric Society, the Aging and Cancer Research Group, and the Nutrition Obesity Research Center. She is part of the editorial board for the Journal of Geriatric Oncology and serves as an Ad Hoc Reviewer for seven different publications. Dr. Owusu is currently a mentor in the ASCO Diversity Mentoring Program and on the UH Seidman Cancer Center Patient and Family Advisory Council and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Community Advisory Board.
Dr. Owusu is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Geriatrics. She joined the UH staff in 2006.
Dr. Owusu earned her medical degree from the University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. She completed her residency at the Department of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ and her fellowship in geriatric oncology at the at Boston University Medical Center. She also holds a Masters in Epidemiology degree from the Boston University School of Public Health.
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Owusu is an excellent doctor and I feel fortunate to have her as my Oncologist.
The provider is excellent. She really cares for the patient. She explains everything in simple terms.
I always have a very good experience
Always the best care by Dr Owusu and all of the staff!!!!
The team was always there
Excellent care from Dr. Owusu! I can give her enough as a physician. She is working to keep me in the best of health. I feel that I am well cre for and a partner in care not just patient. She is the best care provider I have had in my health journey.
Dr Owusu is one of the very best, loving, patient, caring and understanding Dr. I've ever had. My family and I love her dearly. Thank you Dr. Owusu and everyone who works with her. The entire staff is so amazing.
Dr Owusu is, very knowledgeable and thorough in what she does for me as a patient. She act very quickly with my diagnosis in which I'm so thankful. Most of all she's well respected. It shows throughout her entire staff during my office visits. I'm proud to have her as my provider, as well as her staff. Thank you all.
No bad experiences with the provider and good with the provider because I feel a lot better now
Dr. Owusu does everything within her power to take the fear and uncertainty out of the Breast Cancer equation and it is sincerely appreciated.
The provider was very warm, had a very pleasant sense of humor, and was very good at clearly conveying information. My only concern is that the side effects of the recommended pharmaceutical mentioned in the notes from my visit were not actually discussed with me. This is something I will ask about at my next visit.
I love my doctor and her team they are amazing, very welcoming and comforting. My doctor is very thorough when talking to me.
Dr Owusu is an excellent and thorough physician.
Dr Owusu always makes me feel comfortable and reassures any concerns I may have.
Dr. Owusu and her entire staff i(Nurses. Receptionist, etc) Are a pleasure to be seen by, I'm always greeted and made welcome.
Dr. Owusu is the best
Professional and caring staff.
Good morning I have not any bad experiences with my care I love the care I thank God and my care provider for my life
Dr Owusu as always was very polite and professional. She was also very reassuring about my health and giving me my results.
Dr. Owusu is a great provider and always discusses my care with me.
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Cynthia Owusu did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.