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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 Pediatrician in New York, NY.

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Dr. Akita graduated from Medical School University Ghana in 1978 and completed a residency at Harlem Hospital Center.Dr. Francis Akita, MD is a Pediatrician in New York, NY and has 46 years experience. Dr. Akita currently practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital and are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Akita has experience treating conditions like Newborn Jaundice among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Akita's office accepts new patients. Dr. Akita is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Newborn Jaundice
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Newborn Jaundice
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Newborn Jaundice
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Administrative Physical
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Diaper Rash
Dry Skin
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Gastroschisis
Hydrocele
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Neonatal Tachycardia
Newborn Dehydration
Otitis Media
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Rash
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Syphilis Infections
Circumcision
Wellness Examination

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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
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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
  3. 3 NewYork Presbyterian Allen Hospital
    5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 932-4035
  4. 4 Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian
    3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-7250
  5. 5 Office
    195 6ob Peck Ave, Flushing, NY 11365
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Neonatal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical School University Ghana
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics
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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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Akita, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akita's profile.

Dr. Francis Akita, MD is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Francis Akita, MD holds board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY