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Dr. Francis Akita MD, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Francis Akita MD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

3959 Broadway New York NY, 10032

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Dr. Francis Akita is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Akita cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.

Education and Training

Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1978

University of Ghana / Medical School 1978

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1977

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Provider Details

Female Spanish

Treatments

  • Neonatal Care
  • Birth Defects

Dr. Francis Akita MD's Practice location

Practice At 3959 Broadway

3959 Broadway -
New York, NY 10032
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New patients: 212-304-7297, 212-305-7250
Fax: 212-544-1974

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