Unoma Akamagwuna, MD
- Physical Medicine and Rehab
Medical Director, Fellowship Program, Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-826-6106
Main Campus
Phone:
832-227-2222
West Campus
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Unoma Akamagwuna, MD
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
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 2015 |
| University of Colorado School of Medicine | Residency | Physical Medicine and 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 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Academic Pediatric Association | Member |
| American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine | Lifespan Committee Member |
Awards
J. Nadine Gracia Faculty of the Year
Academic Pediatric Association Quality and Safety Improvement Scholar
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Research interests
Applying quality improvement methods to improve the delivery of care to children, youth and their families that I serve.
Akamagwuna, Unoma & Badaly, Daryaneh. (2019). Pediatric Cardiac Rehabilitation: a Review. 10.1007/s40141-019-00216-9.