Expert Details
Neurology, Pediatrics and General Medicine
ID: 737291
North Dakota, USA
Skills:
- Epilepsy
- Metabolic disorders
- Stroke response
- General neurology
- Medical examination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Rounds management
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2012 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: American univerisity of Antigua |
| Year: 2012 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business and Healthcare adminstration | Institution: Plymouth state Univerisity NH |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Child Neurologist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Diagnosed and treated patients with movement disorders, epilepsy and working with other practitioners to coordinate care.Treated adult patients suffering from strokes, brain disorders, brain cancer and traumatic brain injuries. Consulted with referring physicians on cases involving disorders and conditions of nervous system. Handled 15 calls per weekend to address patients inquiries and concerns |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2018 | Employer: University of Buffalo | Title: Child Neurology Fellow | Department: |
Responsibilities:Completed EEG, LTM and NCS studies to perform straightforward and complex neuromuscular diagnoses.Developed and implemented individualized treatment strategies using medication, physical therapy and lifestyle improvements. Utilized Neuro imaging and diagnostic testing strategies and discussed results and treatment options with patients. Informed patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans Conducted and supervised teaching with internal medicine resident and medical students via rounds, consults and informal lectures |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: Buffalo General Hospital/Roswell Cancer Center | Title: Adult Neurology Resident | Department: |
Responsibilities:Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex casesIdentified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids and other overly-abused narcotics. Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment, detoxification and recovery in in-patient treatment facility. Conferred with specialists to obtain expertise on patient conditions and referred individuals in need of additional care. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: University of Buffalo | Title: Pediatric Resident | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided yearly physicals, sports physicals, and immunizations to children.Established preventive health practices in alignment with developmental markers and family health history. Treated newborns of premature birth, providing close care and pulmonary intervention to promote health and growth. Collaborated with lab and radiology to order necessary services for pediatric care. Assessed developmental progress to foster mental and physical wellness in pediatric patients. Worked with obese pediatric patients and family members to devise health plans encompassing nutrition, exercise and alteration of eating habits. Administered required vaccinations and advocated for adherence to vaccination schedule for best disease prevention. Monitored childhood developmental markers such as weight, height and blood pressure to screen for abnormalities |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2014 | Employer: University of Buffalo | Title: Pediatric Intern | Department: |
Responsibilities:Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports. Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information. Contributed to content creation for resident website. Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Academy Pediatrics, Current American Academy of Neurology, Current Child Neurology Society, Current |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| North Dakota State Medical License ECFMG Certificate Current Examinations: Adult and Pediatric Neurology Board Eligible 2021 General Pediatric Board Eligible 2022 USMLE Step 3 – Passed 3rd attempt USMLE Step 2 CK - passed first attempt USMLE Step 2 CS - passed first attempt USMLE Step 1 - passed first attempt |
| Medical / Professional |
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| No Degree | Child Neurology Fellow 10/2018 SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Pediatric Neurology Fellow Awarded fellow in Pediatric Neurology Adult Neurology Resident 10/2015 State University of New York, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY Pediatric Resident 07/2015 SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY MBA | Healthcare Administration 07/2012 Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH M.D. | Medicine 06/2012 American University of Antigua & Barbuda, St John Antigua Bachelor of Science | Health Sciences 06/2009 American University of Antigua Antigua And Barbuda BDS | Dentistry 06/2006 University of Benin, Benin Nigeria Research: Evaluation of Quality of Life assessments and Establishing Needs: Adult and Pediatric Neurofibromatosis. Treatment of Refractory Seizures in patients with Menkes Disease with the Ketogenic Diet. Rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis Under the DSM-5 Criteria Compared to DSM-IV-TR Criteria in a Hospital-Based Clinic. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native |
| Swahili | Native/Bilingual |
Fields of Expertise
epilepsy, antiparkinson agents, dementia, anxiety disorder, depression (mood), autism, chronic fatigue syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, headache, cardiovascular disease, lower back pain, brain contusion, brain injury, brain development, pediatric brain injury, newborn brain injury, STD bus, sexual dysfunction