Adedayo Onitilo, MD

A Specialist in Hematology & Oncology

Dr. Adedayo Onitilo is the director of Cancer Care and Research. He is principal investigator of WinCORP, which provides access to NCI-sponsored clinical trials to more than 680,000 people in Wisconsin, and parts of Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota. He is editor-in-chief for Clinical Medicine and Research, a publication of original scientific medical research. He also holds a clinical faculty position at the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Onitilo enjoys working in the Health System because it allows him to practice exceptional medicine and conduct landmark research. "It’s rare to be able to wear both hats," he said. "We are doing groundbreaking research now that may help patients worldwide."

Dr. Onitilo is board certified in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology and hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree at Ogun State University in Nigeria. He did his residency at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons - Harlem Hospital in New York. Dr. Onitilo completed a fellowship in oncology/ hematology and earned a master of science degree in clinical research at the Medical University of South Carolina. He earned a doctorate degree in epidemiology from The University of Queensland, Australia. Dr. Onitilo is a member of the Wisconsin chapter of the American Cancer Society and Wisconsin Cancer Council steering committee.

Speaks: English