Amma Fredua Agyemang MD PhD (She/Her)
Gynecologic Oncology
Physician
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3601 Houma BlvdSte 203Metairie, LA 70006
Phone+1 504-412-1650
Fax+1 504-412-1660
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Summary
- Dr. Amma Agyemang is an accomplished Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, based in Metairie, LA. She is an Assistant Professor at the LSU Health Sciences Center and completed her fellowship at the University at Buffalo. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Immunology and a medical degree from Harvard, with a post-doctoral fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Her expertise lies in areas such as immunotherapy, ovarian cancer, and monoclonal antibody tumor therapy. Dr. Agyemang has published research on telehealth in cancer surveillance and treatment approaches for ovarian cancer, among other topics. Her work has been recognized with awards including the Quality Improvement Award and NIH's Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award.
Education & Training
University at BuffaloFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2020 - 2023
Roswell Park Cancer InstitutePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2019 - 2021
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2013- Harvard Graduate School of Arts and SciencesPh.D., Immunology, 2011
- State University of New YorkBS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
MN State Medical License 2023 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2023 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Quality Improvement Award BMC Quality Week, 2017
- Best Poster Award NIAMS Annual Research Symposium, 2014
- Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award NIH (National Institutes of Health), 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Considerations on management of advanced cervical squamous cell carcinoma in a solid organ transplant and immunocompromised patient: A case report.Chista R Irani, Amelia Jernigan, Amma Agyemang, Tara Castellano
Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2026-02-01 - Minimizing Travel Burden of Gynecologic Cancer Surveillance Through a Unique Multidisciplinary Telehealth Program.Avni Shridhar, Suzanne Viator, Tara Castellano, Holly Provost, Navya Nair
O&G Open. 2025-10-01 - 1 citationsTechnology Enhanced Multidisciplinary Cancer Conferences in Gynecologic Oncology: Impact on Quality and Education.Opuruiche Ibekwe, Amma F Agyemang, Carmelo Gaudioso, Kristopher M Attwood, Chukwumere Nwogu
Journal of Cancer Education. 2025-08-01
Abstracts/Posters
- Autophagy Promotes TNFR1 Homeostasis in Human Macrophages.Agyemang AF, Myerowitz-Vanderhoek S, Pelletier M, Siegel RM, Keystone Symposia "Dendritic cells and Macrophages Reunited", Quebec, Canada, 1/23/2014
- Autophagy Promotes TNFR1 Homeostasis in Human Macrophages by Regulating TNFR1 Degradation.Agyemang AF, Myerowitz-Vanderhoek S, Pelletier M, Siegel RM, Keystone Symposia "Autophagy: Fundamentals to Disease", Austin, TX, 1/23/2014
- Complement C4 and CD35/CD21 Regulate B cell Tolerance to a Lupus Antigen.Agyemang AF, Alimzhanov MB, Imanishi-Kari T, Carroll MC, Keystone Symposia "B cells in Context", Taos, NM, 1/24/2009
Lectures
- Advanced ovarian cancer: an update on treatment with PARP inhibitors.Boston, MA - 1/2/2019
- Recurrence rates after treatment of anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) 2/3 in HIV+ women.Boston, MA - 1/20/2018
- Systemic lupus erythematosus-outcomes and management of pregnancy complications.Boston, MA - 1/4/2018
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