Dr. Yousif Abubakr, MD
Oncology ·
Male ·
Age 56
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Dr. Yousif Abubakr, MD is an oncology specialist in Jacksonville, FL and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from University Of Khartoum-Sudan in 1986 and specializes in oncology and hematology.Read his story
Cancer Specialists North of Florida
5742 Booth Rd Ste A
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- AvMed
- Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Cigna
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Thrombosis
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more than 99% of peers
Breast Diseases
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Dr. Abubakr's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Abubakr "Dr. Yousif Abubakr is board certified in medical oncology and practices at the Cancer Specialists of North Florida Southside location. He joined CSNF in 1996 after one year at the Wayne State University bone marrow transplant facility. Dr. Abubakr's areas of interest include all areas for malignancy. He currently serves as a Chairman of the Hematology/Oncology Section at Memorial Hospital and as Chairman of the Clinical Professional Review Council at Memorial Medical Center, both in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Abubakr has received Honors and Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research from the Upjohn Company Fellowship, Best Final Year Student in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Best Performance of Five Years Study from the University of Khartoum, Best Candidate in the Final Examination and Best Student in Pathology and Microbiology from the University of Khartoum. "I enjoy the collegiality, comradely, staff, and most of all our patients," says Dr. Abubakr. He has over 18 years of clinical research experience including industry and network trials. Dr. Abubakr is from Khartoum, Sudan but has lived in Jacksonville, FL the majority of his life. He has a wife, two sons and daughter. When not working, Dr. Abubakr enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Abubakr "To provide the highest possible quality of care for our patients. The care will be delivered with compassion and include respect for patients rights. Our goal is to deliver and integrated approach to cancer treatment, research, education and cancer prevention."
2 Specialties
- Oncology
- Hematology
1 Board Certifications
- Medical OncologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
104 Conditions Treated
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- All Lymphoma
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Burkitt's Lymphoma
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hypercoagulable State
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Larynx Conditions
- Leukocytosis
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphocytosis
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoma, Large Cell, Anaplastic
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Melanoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Nodular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Penile Cancer
- Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Purpura
- Reticulosarcoma
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Testicular Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
- Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- von Willebrand Disease
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12 Procedures
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Counseling
- Cancer Pain Management
- Cancer Treatment
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Chemotherapy
- Hematologic Disorder Treatment
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Plasmapheresis
- Thoracentesis
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Florida.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Khartoum / Faculty Of MedicineUndergraduate School | Graduated
- University Of Khartoum-SudanMedical School | Graduated 1986
- Soba U HospInternship Hospital | Completed
- St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital-Pontiac MiInternship Hospital | Completed 1990
- Wayne State University Medical Center-Detroit MiResidency Hospital | Completed 1992
- Wayne State University Medical Center-Detroit MiFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Abubakr accepts 29 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- AvMed
- Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of FloridaBlue Care HMOBlueDental ChoiceNetworkBlue
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.Carelink HMOEmployer Group PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health NetMedicaid
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPOSelect HMO
- inHealthMedicaid
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medico
- Meritain Health
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSMedicaidNavigate HMOOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
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