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Mount Nittany Health is pleased to announce the addition of Aderonke Ajala,
MD, to CANCER
CARE PARTNERSHIP, a partnership of Mount Nittany Health and Penn State
Hershey Cancer Institute.
Located in the Lance
and Ellen Shaner Cancer Pavilion, CANCER CARE PARTNERSHIP provides
state-of-the-art, personalized care for outpatient hematology, medical
oncology, and patients requiring infusion services. Through CANCER CARE
PARTNERSHIP, the oncology practice/infusion center of choice in Centre County,
patients benefit from the combined resources and expertise of Mount Nittany
Health and Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
“I am looking forward to working in the unique partnership between Mount
Nittany Health and Penn State Health to give my patients the best cancer care
possible using up-to-date treatments, such as targeted treatments and
immunotherapy,” says Dr. Ajala. “Cancer care is constantly evolving, with
exciting new treatments and therapies being developed every day.”
Dr. Ajala is board-certified in hematology, medical oncology, and internal
medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Lagos College of
Medicine, Nigeria. She comes to Mount Nittany Health from the Department of
Medical Oncology and Hematology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, in Williamsport.
Dr. Ajala completed her internal medicine residency at Howard University
Hospital, Washington, DC and her clinical fellowship in hematology and oncology
at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire.
“A cancer diagnosis is life-changing,” she says. “I’m blessed to be able to
help my patients and share their journey with them—from diagnosis to treatment
and survivorship—and all the highs and lows in between. As I care for patients,
I keep in mind to treat others the way I would like to be treated if I were in
their shoes. Each day is a gift, and I try to make the best use of each
opportunity the day brings.”
Outside the office, Dr. Ajala enjoys spending time with her husband, son,
and daughter. She also loves reading novels, traveling, watching movies, and
soccer during her spare time.
To schedule an appointment, call 814.231.7800. Patients can also request an
appointment online at mymountnittanyhealth.com.
