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Dr. Andrew Odhiambo MD, FRCP

Consultant Physician & Medical Oncologist – The Nairobi Hospital

Dr. Andrew is a board certified Consultant Physician & Medical Oncologist at the Nairobi Hospital. He is the Unit Head for Medical Oncology at the University of Nairobi (UON). Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the UON. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and is certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (RCP-UK), The Association of Cancer Physicians (ACP) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He is  a Fellow of  the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.

He is a former Secretary & treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). Dr Andrew is a member ASCO, ESMO & AORTIC. He serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. Ministry of Health, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, various international Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees including NCCN & ASCO. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals. Dr Andrew has attended over 60 oncology meetings both local and international. He has made over 60 oral presentations and continuously supports Oncology Multidisciplinary team meetings in various top hospitals in Nairobi Kenya.

Dr Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 60 appearances in mainstream local and international TV, Radio and print media promoting cancer awareness. Key areas of sub-specialization and interest include GI cancers, Pancreatic, Liver  & Bile Duct cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Cancer of Unknown Primary as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy & precision oncology.

For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com