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Francis Akita, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, New York, NY, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

FrancisAkitaMD

Neonat/Perinatology • New York, NY

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Columbia University College of Phys & Surg

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Education & Training

  • St Margarets Hospital For Women
    St Margarets Hospital For WomenFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1984 - 1986
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1981 - 1984
  • University of Ghana Medical School
    University of Ghana Medical SchoolClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1984 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1983 - 1988
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Outcomes of Neonates Born to Mothers with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection at a Large Medical Center in New York City  
    Dani Dumitriu, Ukachi N Emeruwa, Erin Hanft, Minna Saslaw, Maria Andrikopoulou, Tessa Scripps, Caitlin Baptiste, Adrita Khan, Noelle Breslin, Karin M Fuchs, Melissa E ..., JAMA Pediatrics

Press Mentions

  • She Worked Tirelessly to Help Contain One Viral Outbreak. She Lost Her Life to Another
    She Worked Tirelessly to Help Contain One Viral Outbreak. She Lost Her Life to AnotherJuly 28th, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Francis Akita, Dr. Francis Akita, MD, Dr. F Akita