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Francis Akita, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, New York, NY

FrancisAkitaMD

Neonat/Perinatology New York, NY

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

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  • Office

    3959 Broadway
    New York, NY 10032
    Phone+1 212-305-7250
    Fax+1 212-932-5441

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