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

Pediatrics*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
48 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 48 years experience. 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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Experience and Background Check

Newborn Jaundice
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Newborn Jaundice
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Administrative Physical
Bacterial Sepsis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Diaper Rash
Dry Skin
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroschisis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hydrocele
Hypoglycemia
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Neonatal Tachycardia
Newborn Dehydration
Otitis Media
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Rash
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Sinus Bradycardia
Syphilis Infections
Circumcision
Wellness Examination

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  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
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    Empire Hospital
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  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Fidelis Care

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Francis Akita, MD is a pediatrician 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
Medical Education
  • Medical School University Ghana
    1978
Medical Education
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
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    1982
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    1984
Residency Hospital
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/Lawrence and Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

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

Dr. Akita has over 48 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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