Dr. Francis Akita MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
3959 Broadway New York NY, 10032About
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
Treatments
- Neonatal Care
- Birth Defects
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