Makiko Ban-Hoefen

Dr. Makiko Ban-Hoefen serves as a Clinical Associate Professor (Voluntary) in the Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She practices at Sands Cancer Center in Canandaigua and Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, New York, through the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group and Accountable Health Partners network.

Her academic training includes:

• MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2005)
• Internal Medicine Residency at University of Rochester Medical Center (2005-2008)
• Hematology & Oncology Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2011-2014)

Dr. Ban-Hoefen's research focuses on benign and malignant hematological disease processes, with foundational work in molecular oncology from her undergraduate research on signaling cascades and oncogenes at Cornell University. Her clinical investigations have been presented at the American Society of Hematology, emphasizing translational applications in blood disorder management.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Office of Medical Education Research Grant Award (2001)
• Hughes Scholar Research Grant Award (1998-1999)

With 776 patient ratings averaging 4.9/5 stars, she is consistently praised for clinical thoroughness, empathetic communication, and collaborative treatment planning. Her practice demonstrates deep commitment to Western New York communities since her undergraduate years, balancing clinical excellence with patient-centered care philosophy.