Elizabeth Anyaegbu Onugha, MD, MSCI
- Nephrology
Assistant Professor, Renal Section, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-3800
Medical Center
Phone:
936-267-7819
Woodlands
Idiomas: English
Departamentos:
Office locations:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
17600 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Elizabeth Anyaegbu Onugha, MD, MSCI
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I treat children with various forms of kidney diseases and have a special interest in pediatric hypertension.
My goal is to help my patients improve their health by collaborating with them and educating them on their medical conditions. I am a strong communicator and good listener, and I cherish the long-term relationships I am able to build with my patients and their families. I also have a passion for global health and making a difference in the lives of children in underserved communities.
Intereses Clinicos
- Pediatric hypertension and obesity
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Renal replacement therapies
- Pediatric kidney transplantation
- Kidney stones
Educacion
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St. Louis | Masters | Master of Science in Clinical Investigation | 2013 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Fellowship | Pediatric Nephrology | 2013 |
| University of Nigeria College of Medicine | MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 2005 |
Organizaciones
| Nombre de la Organizacion | Rol |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Fellow |
| American Society of Nephrology (ASN) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) | Member |
| International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) | Member |
Honors and awards
- 2010
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Travel Award for Fellow Research Excellence, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology New York
- 2010
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Travel Grant, Fellow's Symposium, International Pediatric Transplantation Association Hannover, Germany
- 2009
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Distinguished Fellow Award, American Society of Transplantation, San Diego, CA
- 2003
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Dean's List, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
- Hypertension
- Pediatric kidney transplantation
- APOL1 nephropathy
Anyaegbu EI, Shaw AS, Hruska KA, Jain S. Clinical phenotype of APOL1 nephropathy in young relatives of patients with end-stage renal disease. Pediatric Nephrology 2015 Jun;30(6):983-989.
Anyaegbu EI, Dharnidharka VR. Hypertension in the teenager. Pediatric Clinics of North America. Adolescent Cardiac Issues 2014 Feb;61(1):131-51.
Lentine KL, Anyaegbu E, Gleisner A, Schnitzler MA, Axelrod D, Brennan DC, Dharnidharka VR, Abraham E, Tuttle-Newhall JE. Understanding medical care of transplant recipients through integrated registry and pharmacy claims data. American Journal of Nephrology 2013;38(5):420-429.
Anyaegbu E, Davis TK, Kniska K, Hruska K, Beck A. Buyer beware! doctor be aware!: Questions. Pediatric Nephrology 2013 Sep;28(9):1785; answer 1787-1790.
Anyaegbu EI, Almond PS, Milligan T, Allen WR, Gharaybeh S, Al-Akash SI. Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in the treatment of BK viremia and nephropathy in pediatric renal transplant recipients. Pediatric Transplantation 2012 Feb;16(1):E19-24.
Anyaegbu E, Goodman M, Ahn SY, Thangarajh M, Wong M, Shinawi M. Acute intermittent porphyria: a diagnostic challenge. Journal of Child Neurology 2012 Jul;27(7):917-921.
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