Amaka Akalonu, MD
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Attending Physician, Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-227-1440
West Campus
Phone:
832-828-1800
Sugar Land
Languages: English
Office locations:
18200 Katy Fwy
Suite 250
Houston, TX 77094
15400 Southwest Freeway Sugar Land
Suite 100, 200, 310
Suite 200
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Get to know Amaka Akalonu, MD
I believe that providing exceptional care to children is a great privilege. Children should feel involved in their care and as such leaving a lasting positive impression on the children I care for is of utmost importance. As a strong advocate of the mind- body connection, I believe that addressing the gastrointestinal issue is as important as fostering the total well-being of a child which cannot be achieved without empathy, mutual trust and dedication.
Dr. Akalonu is board certified by American board of Pediatrics and the American board of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.
Clinical Interests
Being a community gastroenterologist, Dr. Akalonu cares for children with a wide variety of acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders. I am particularly interested in Neurogastroenterology and functional disorders with focus on manometry studies.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Medical College/Dupont Hospital for Children | Fellowship | Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition | 2017 |
| Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, Texas | Residency | Pediatrics | 2013 |
| University of Nigeria College of Medicine | MBBS | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 2004 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition | Member |
| American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society | Member |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
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Reviews
A Akalonu, M Yasrebi, ZM Rios. Spontaneous gastric perforation in two adolescents. The American Journal of Case Reports 2016; 17: 694–698.
Google Scholar URL:
A Akalonu, M Yasrebi, ZM Rios - The American journal of case …, 2016 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov