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Dr. Francis Akita, MD

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Dr. Francis Akita, MD

Pediatrics*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Francis Akita, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Francis Akita, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in New York, NY and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Medical School University Ghana in 1978 and completed a residency at Harlem Hospital Center.They currently practice at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital. Dr. Akita has experience treating conditions like Newborn Jaundice among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Akita is board certified in Neonatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Newborn Jaundice
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Newborn Jaundice
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Newborn Jaundice
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Administrative Physical
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
    5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 932-4035
  2. 2 CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-5827

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Biography
  • Dr. Francis Akita, MD is a pediatrics specialist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical School University Ghana in 1978. He specializes in Pediatrics and Neonatal Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Neonatal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical School University Ghana
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neonatology, Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Perinatal Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. Francis Akita, MD holds board certification in Neonatology, Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.