Clinical Expert
Biography
Dr. Ify Osunkwo, a specialist in hematology and Sickle Cell Disease at Levine Cancer Institute, makes it her mission to improve the quality of life for Sickle Cell patients. Originally from Nigeria (where 150,000 babies are born with Sickle Cell Disease each year), she is intimately aware of the African American struggle with Sickle Cell Disease. Upon her arrival at Atrium Health in early 2014, she has created a comprehensive Sickle Cell center in Charlotte with doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists and nurse managers. Along with Carolinas Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC), Dr. Ify is the driving force behind the Carolinas Sickle Cell Collaborative. This initiative attempts to match about 2,000 Sickle Cell patients in our community with blood donors who have similar blood characteristics.
Education
Fellowship
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry
Medical School
University of Nigeria