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
I am very happy with the care I received from Dr Cynthia Owusu.
Owusu *** are so great , terrific !!!!
Dr Owusu and staff have always been caring and professional during my visits.
Good
Dr. Cynthia Owusu answers questions and/or explains my healthcare in a clear and understandable manner. She is very caring. I have confidence that I am getting the best possible care with her.
Very good
I would highly recommend Dr Owusu to anyone who needs oncology care.
A little bit of a wait on this date . But the waiting room was busy
The Doctors are always pleasant & very helpful. Very through with explanations.
The Dr and staff are always so compassionate and friendly. They always put me at ease
Dr Owusu is not only an excellent doctor but she shows empathy and concern which makes a difficult situation like dealing with cancer more positive and hopeful. She is very good at easing my anxiety. I am lucky to have her during this illness.
I am a *** cancer patient and have been under Dr. Owusu's care since early 2022. She was recommended by a friend of mine who had breast cancer a few years earlier. Dr. Owusu provides excellent care. I would highly recommend her to another patient. She clearly and carefully explains my health situation, has sincere concern for my health and well being, and takes the time to explain my medications, treatment, test results, and answers all my questions. I do not feel rushed during the visit which is important to me.
Dr. Owusu and her team are excellent and caring.
I am very confident that I am getting excellent care from Dr. Cynthia Owusu. She explains results and answers any questions in an easy to understand manner. She shows compasion and concern.
Dr Owusu is a wonderful doctor and I'm very thankful to be under her care. She's patient and kind. And very knowledgeable I'm very confident in my treatment plan, as she directs.
The doctor had the date of the appointment in the system. I had the option of meeting with a scheduler to have a choice on time of day, which I did do.Dr. Owusu was recommended to me by a friend who had breast cancer several years ago and was and still is treated by Dr. Owusu. I have been very happy with Dr. Owusu and her clear explanations of medication and treatment (what to expect with side effects, duration, etc.). She exhibits concern for me, takes the necessary time to explain or answer questions, and is available to answer questions if I have any outside the office visit.
Dr.Owusu is an amazing oncologist.!There are times she may be behind but her patients don't mind waiting because she gives compassionate and empathetic care. She spends time with her patients, she ensures her patients are informed, she addresses any concerns, and she delivers the best possible care for her patients. I am having the most pleasant experience with her and I'm relieved to have an oncologist that puts the health and safety of her patients in such high regard.
Dr. Owusu is outstanding. I have already referred others to her. She communicates the use of the *** infusion for prevention of more invasive breast cancer or more masses. In reading the internet I got extremely frighten of the potential side effects. She was great at comforting me. I hope she stays at UH. Some of the physicians have left and it is disturbing if you are being continually treated for cancer. I like this provider and trust her strategy for my care.
Dr. Owusu is the best
Awesome experience
All of my Dr.visits have been explained in detail.
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Cynthia Owusu did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.