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Ekokobe Fonkem, DO

Chair, Professor of Neurology

Location

  • Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8800 West Doyne Ave.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Neurology
  • Neuro-Oncology

Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

I treat the patient and not the diagnostic test. I work with my patients to find the right treatment thereby minimizing potential side effects (precision neuro-oncology).

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Brain Tumors
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Metastasis

Treatments and Services

  • Immunotherapy
  • Neuro-Oncology

Patients Ages Seen

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English
  • French

Hospital Affiliations

  • Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
  • Neuro-Oncology

Clinic Locations

map of clinics' locations

Biography

I bring a wealth of clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumors, brain tumors, neurological complications of cancer and general neurology, as well as leadership in cutting- edge research in early detection, more sensitive diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies in neuro-oncology, molecular signaling in cancer progression, mechanisms of tumor resistance and tumorigenesis, brain tumor biomarkers, clinical trial development and implementation and quality of life issues in brain tumor patients.

Education and Training

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Ohio University - Athens, OH (2007)
Internship in Internal Medicine - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, OH (2008)
Residency in Neurology - Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, OH (2011)
Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston, MA (2012)