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Uwem Ekwo, M.D., MBA

  • Hospital Medicine

Accepting New Patients

UnityPoint Provider


  • Hospital Affiliations:
    • Allen Memorial Hospital
  • Gender: Male
  • Languages Spoken:
    • English

About Uwem Ekwo, M.D., MBA

Biography

Why did you become a physician?
I became a doctor to provide care for patients who otherwise would not have access to it.

As a provider, what is your medical philosophy?
Everyone deserves your best.

What type of care/clinical interests are you most passionate about?
I'm most passionate about comprehensive care centered on empathy.

Why did you choose your specialty?
I chose inpatient and outpatient medicine to provide broad-based care to patients who need it the most.

What is the most important thing patients should know about you and your practice?
I believe being around a doctor is a safe space. It is a space to always improve and heal.

What are your personal interests?
I like reading, kayaking, tennis and history. plus I'm an art enthusiast.

Qualifications

Education

Undergraduate

University of The Gambia

Med School

American University of Integrative Sciences: Doctorate

Degree

American University of Integrative Sciences: Bachelor of Medical Science

Graduate

University of Northern Iowa: Master's of Business Administration

Residency

Iowa Lutheran Family Residency Family Medicine

Board Certifications

Family Physicians

American Academy

Clinical Interests

The procedures I have the most experience with are joint injections, abscess incision and draining, casting, punch and shave biopsies, and laceration repairs.

Awards
- World Health Organization Scholarship for Cultural Competence
- Scholarship for Service to Country
- Paul Allen Knorf Scholarship for Community Service
- United States Medical Licensing Examination certification - Steps 1-4
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification

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