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Fondo, Edwin Young was born on March 13, 1942 in Bamenda, Cameroon, West Africa. Son of Ndom Gwesang and Elizabeth Fondo.
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Edwin Young Fondo, American Surgical oncologist. Diplomate American Board Surgery. Named Alumnus of the Year, Howard U. Alumni Association New York, 1985, Commandeur, Commanderie de Bordeaux, New York City, 1986, Chevalier, Ordre Mondial, Chaine Des Rotisseur; recipient award of Excellence, American Cancer Society, New York Division, 1980.
Education
Bachelor in Chemistry, Hastings College, 1966; Doctor of Medicine, Howard U., 1970; Doctor of Letters (honorary), Christ Theological Seminary, 1995.
Career
Intern, New York Hospital, New York City, 1970-1971; resident in surgery, Cornell Medical Center, New York City, 1971-1973; fellow in surgery, Cornell Medical College, New York City, 1970-1973; resident in surgery, Norwalk Hospital/Yale University, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1973-1974; fellow in surgical oncology, Memorial Hospital, New York City, 1974-1975; clinical chemistry research trainee, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York City, 1975-1976; clinical instructor in surgery, Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York City, since 1978. Consultant clinician, Breast Exam Center of Harlem, New York City, since 1979. Executive vice president Akers laboratories Ltd., 1996.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors American Cancer Society, New York City, since 1978, member professional education and grantscom. Deputy chief surgeon New York City Housing Police, 1979-1982, chief surgeon, 1982-1990.
Connections
Married Pamella Lindo, October 12, 1974;children: Kimberlee, Asher.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Named Alumnus of the Year, Howard U. Alumni Association New York, 1985, Commandeur, Commanderie de Bordeaux, New York City, 1986, Chevalier, Ordre Mondial, Chaine Des Rotisseur. Recipient award of Excellence, American Cancer Society, New York Division, 1980.Named Alumnus of the Year, Howard U. Alumni Association New York, 1985, Commandeur, Commanderie de Bordeaux, New York City, 1986, Chevalier, Ordre Mondial, Chaine Des Rotisseur. Recipient award of Excellence, American Cancer Society, New York Division, 1980.