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Department
LocationTexas Medical Center
Specialty
Physical Medicine and Rehab
Phone: 832-826-6106 (Main) | 832-227-2222 (West)
Fax: 832-825-8978
Address
6701 Fannin Street
16th Floor, Mark Wallace Tower
Houston, TX 77030
Unoma Akamagwuna, MD
Medical Director, Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2015 |
| University of Colorado School of Medicine | Residency | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2015 |
| George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Medical School | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2010 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | Bachelors | Bachelors | 2006 |
About
I believe that every child deserves an opportunity to thrive and my role as a dually trained pediatric rehabilitation provider is to improve each child’s function and maximize their individual potential. I believe passionately in a team based approach to care and each child, youth, young adult and their families are critical members of that team working together to achieve shared goals.
Clinical Interests:
Cerebral Palsy Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care, Spasticity Management, Spina Bifida, and Spinal Cord Injuries
Research Interests:
Applying quality improvement methods to improve the delivery of care to children, youth and their families that I serve.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Academic Pediatric Association | Member |
| American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine | Lifespan Committee Member |
Selected Publications
Akamagwuna, Unoma & Badaly, Daryaneh. (2019). Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation: a Review. 10.1007/s40141-019-00216-9.
Awards & Honors
J. Nadine Gracia Faculty of the Year
Academic Pediatric Association Quality and Safety Improvement Scholar
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