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Dr. Francis Akita, MD

Dr. Francis Akita, MD

Pediatrics*
45+ years of experience

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 is affiliated with medical facilities New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence and Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Locations

Practice

CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital3959 Broadway New York, NY 10032
1
New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

Practice

NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital5141 Broadway New York, NY 10034
2
New Patient?
(212) 235-1519

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Akita specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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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 is affiliated with medical facilities New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence...read more
  • Pediatrics

  • Neonatal Medicine

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  • Harlem Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Boston Perinatal Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Harlem Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Medical School University Ghana

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Neonatology
Pediatrics
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St
    New York, NY 10032
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

    55 Palmer Ave
    Bronxville, NY 10708
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
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