Dr. Makiko Ban-Hoefen, MD

Dr. Makiko Ban-Hoefen specializes in oncology, with additional training in internal medicine and hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center. With 21 years of experience in cancer care, Dr. Ban-Hoefen brings extensive knowledge to treating patients with various forms of cancer. She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ban-Hoefen is affiliated with multiple hospitals throughout the Rochester region, including Unity Hospital, Highland Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, Frederick Ferris Thompson Hospital, and Strong Memorial Hospital. Her practice locations span Canandaigua, Rochester, and Brockport, New York. She has particular expertise in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and rare conditions like Paget disease of the breast. Her …diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood testing to monitor patient health and treatment response. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.