Stephen Kimani
( out of 92 reviews )

Stephen Kimani, MD, MSc

Languages spoken: English, Swahili

  • Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 92 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 22, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very caring. I never felt he was rushed.

    June 15, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Great Dr.!!! Staff is exceptional

    June 04, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He¿s attentive and very knowledgeable .

    April 20, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Seriously he is amazing! Very kind and takes time to explain everything and answer any questions. He is the main reason I choose to travel for treatment. I am very confident that he will care for me in the best way possible.

    April 19, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Dr Kimani was outstanding. He was standing in for my regular physician who was out of town but had taken the time to know my case and approached my care as if I was his own patient. I liked him very much.

    April 12, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He is kind, attentive and willing to spend the time necessary to answer my questions. His knowledge and efforts to go the extra mile to make sure I get the best care possible.

    March 24, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    I would whole heartily recommend Dr. Kimani.

    March 23, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    He was amazingly kind and thoughtful with his explanations and caring concern he showed me.

    March 02, 2024
    HUNTSMAN CANCER CENTER

    Very thorough and very kind

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  • Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Oncology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Education history

    Fellowship Global Oncology - Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow
    Hematology/Oncology - University of North Carolina School of Medicine Fellow
    Residency Internal Medicine - Duke University School of Medicine Resident
    Internal Medicine - Duke University School of Medicine Intern
    Graduate Training Global Health - Duke University M.Sc.
    Medicine - University of Nairobi M.B.Ch.B.
    Undergraduate Human Anatomy - University of Nairobi B.Sc. (Hons)

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Suneja G, Kimani SM, Gill H, Painschab MS, Knettel BA, Watt MH (2024). Addressing the Intersectional Stigma of Kaposi Sarcoma and HIV: A Call to Action. JCO Glob Oncol, 10, e2300264. (Read full article)
    2. Abou-Alfa GK, Afihene M, Capanu M, Li Y, Chou JF, Asombang A, Alatise OI, Bounedjar A, Cunha L, Mekonnen HD, Diop PS, Elwakil R, Ali MM, Ndlovu N, Ndumbalo J, Makondi PT, Tzeuton C, Biachi de Castria T, Agyei-Nkansah AA, Balogun F, Bougouma A, Atipo Ibara BI, Jonas E, Kimani S, Kingham P, Kurrimbukus R, Hammad N, Fouad M, El Baghdady N, Servais Albert Fiacre EB, Sewram V, Spearman CW, Yang JD, Roberts LR, Abdelaziz AO (2023). Africa Guidelines for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Buildup Process. JCO Glob Oncol, 9, e2300159. (Read full article)
    3. Knettel B, Minja L, Msoka E, Tarimo C, Katiti V, Pan W, Mwobobia J, Juhlin E, Knippler E, Watt M, Suneja G, Kimani S, Abouelella D, Mmbaga B, Osazuwa-Peters N (2023). Culturally-informed adaptation and psychometric properties of the Cataldo Cancer Stigma Scale in Northern Tanzania. J Psychosoc Oncol, 1-13. (Read full article)
    4. Watt MH, Suneja G, Zimba C, Westmoreland KD, Bula A, Cutler L, Khatri A, Painschab MS, Kimani S (2023). Cancer-Related Stigma in Malawi: Narratives of Cancer Survivors. JCO Glob Oncol, 9, e2200307. (Read full article)
    5. Gondwe Y, Kudowa E, Tomoka T, Kasonkanji ED, Kaimila B, Zuze T, Mumba N, Kimani S, Mulenga M, Chimzimu F, Kampani C, Randall C, Lilly A, Gopal S, Fedoriw Y, Painschab M (2022). Comparison of baseline lymphoma and HIV characteristics in Malawi before and after implementation of universal antiretroviral therapy. PLoS One, 17(9), e0273408. (Read full article)
    6. Kasonkanji E, Kimani S, Skiver B, Ellis G, Seguin R, Kaimila B, Tomoka T, Mulenga M, Montgomery N, Fedoriw Y, Gopal S, Westmorland KD, Painschab MS (2022). Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Adolescents and Young Adults in Malawi. *First Authors. JCO Glob Oncol, 8, e2100388. (Read full article)
    7. Martin RL 3rd, Grant MJ, Kimani S, Midha S, May J, Patell R, Collier E, Furfaro D, Bodine C, Reap L, Shah N, DeLaune J, Brusca S, Olazagasti C, Goyal S, Rubinstein S, Hakim N, Qin S, Browning SL, Sena L, Gilbert J, Davidson M, Lovly CM, Seetharamu N, Rangachari D, Murphy M, Chatwal M, Paschal R, Henry E, Collichio F, Green JR (2021). Forming the Hematology-Oncology Collaborative Videoconferencing (CO-VID) Learning Initiative: Experiential Lessons Learned From a Novel Trainee-Led Multidisciplinary Virtual Learning Platform. JCO Oncol Pract, 18(1), e36-e46. (Read full article)
    8. Painschab MS, Kohler R, Kimani S, Mhango W, Kaimila B, Zuze T, Mithi V, Kasonkanji E, Mumba N, Nyasosela R, Wheeler S, Gopal S (2021). Comparison of best supportive care, CHOP, or R-CHOP for treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in Malawi: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Lancet Glob Health, 9(9), e1305-e1313. (Read full article)
    9. Kimani S, Painschab MS, Kaimila B, Kasonkanji E, Zuze T, Tomoka T, Mulenga M, Nyasosela R, Chikasema M, Mtangwanika A, Chawinga M, Mhango W, Nicholas S, Chimzimu F, Kampani C, Krysiak R, Lilly A, Randall C, Seguin R, Westmoreland KD, Montgomery ND, Fedoriw Y, Gopal S (2021). Safety and efficacy of rituximab in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in Malawi: a prospective, single-arm, non-randomised phase 1/2 clinical trial. Lancet Glob Health, 9(7), e1008-e1016. (Read full article)
    10. Kedar Mukthinuthalapati VVP, Sewram V, Ndlovu N, Kimani S, Abdelaziz AO, Chiao EY, Abou-Alfa GK (2021). Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Sub-Saharan Africa. JCO Glob Oncol, 7, 756-766. (Read full article)
    11. Ellis GK, Manda A, Topazian H, Stanley CC, Seguin R, Minnick CE, Tewete B, Mtangwanika A, Chawinga M, Chiyoyola S, Chikasema M, Salima A, Kimani S, Kasonkanji E, Mithi V, Kaimila B, Painschab MS, Gopal S, Westmoreland KD (2020). Feasibility of upfront mobile money transfers for transportation reimbursement to promote retention among patients receiving lymphoma treatment in Malawi. Int Health, 13, 297-304. (Read full article)
    12. Kimani SM, Painschab MS, Horner MJ, Muchengeti M, Fedoriw Y, Shiels MS, Gopal S (2020). Epidemiology of haematological malignancies in people living with HIV. Lancet HIV, 7(9), e641-e651. (Read full article)
    13. Watt MH, Kimani SM, Skinner D, Meade CS (2015). "Nothing Is Free": A Qualitative Study of Sex Trading Among Methamphetamine Users in Cape Town, South Africa. Arch Sex Behav, 45(4), 923-33. (Read full article)
    14. Ramadhani HO, Bartlett JA, Thielman NM, Pence BW, Kimani SM, Maro VP, Mwako MS, Masaki LJ, Mmbando CE, Minja MG, Lirhunde ES, Miller WC (2016). The Effect of Switching to Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy on the Risk of Opportunistic Infections Among Patients Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Northern Tanzania. Open Forum Infect Dis, 3(1), ofw018. (Read full article)
    15. Meade CS, Towe SL, Watt MH, Lion RR, Myers B, Skinner D, Kimani S, Pieterse D (2015). Addiction and treatment experiences among active methamphetamine users recruited from a township community in Cape Town, South Africa: A mixed-methods study. Drug Alcohol Depend, 152, 79-86. (Read full article)
    16. Meade CS, Towe SL, Watt MH, Hobkirk AL, Skinner D, Myers B, Kimani SM, Pieterse D (2014). HIV testing behaviors and attitudes among community recruited methamphetamine users in a South African township. AIDS Behav, 19(1), 186-91. (Read full article)
    17. Kimani SM, Watt MH, Merli MG, Skinner D, Myers B, Pieterse D, MacFarlane JC, Meade CS (2014). Respondent driven sampling is an effective method for engaging methamphetamine users in HIV prevention research in South Africa. Drug Alcohol Depend, 143, 134-40. (Read full article)
    18. Ramadhani HO, Bartlett JA, Thielman NM, Pence BW, Kimani SM, Maro VP, Mwako MS, Masaki LJ, Mmbando CE, Minja MG, Lirhunde ES, Miller WC (2014). Association of first-line and second-line antiretroviral therapy adherence. Open Forum Infect Dis, 1(2), ofu079. (Read full article)
    19. Watt MH, Meade CS, Kimani S, MacFarlane JC, Choi KW, Skinner D, Pieterse D, Kalichman SC, Sikkema KJ (2013). The impact of methamphetamine ("tik") on a peri-urban community in Cape Town, South Africa. Int J Drug Policy, 25(2), 219-25. (Read full article)

    Review

    1. Fenlon JB, Rositch AF, Dickey BL, Kimani S, Suneja G (2021). Gynecological radiotherapy in people living with human immunodeficiency virus: a semi-systematic literature review. [Review]. Int J Gynecol Cancer, 32(3), 429-435. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Patell R, Midha S, Kimani S, Martin R, Neparidze N, Jaglal M, Freed J, Key NS (2020). Variability in Institutional Guidance for COVID-19-Associated Coagulopathy in the United States. [Letter to the editor]. Thromb Haemost, 120(12), 1725-1732. (Read full article)

    Report

    1. Reid E, Suneja G, Al-Rohil R, Alexiev B, Ambinder RF, Ard K, Baiocchi R, Campbell T, Carchman E, Dickson E, Eschenauer G, Goyal G, Gupta NK, Henry DH, Jones A, Kimani S, Klopp A, LaCasce AS, Lin C, Maurer T, Menon MP, Morgan D, Nathwani N, Palm D, Paragh G, Park HS, Ratner L, Rizza S, Sanchez J, Schorge J, Timmerman J, Wang CJ, Freedman-Cass D, Nguyen J, Schonfeld R (2023). NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Cancer in People with HIV 1.2024. Accessed 11/07/23.  To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org..