Uwem Ekwo, MD, MBA
- Hospital Medicine
Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Allen Memorial Hospital
- Gender: Male
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Uwem Ekwo, MD, MBA
Undergraduate
- University of The Gambia
- American University of Integrative Sciences: Doctorate
- American University of Integrative Sciences: Bachelor of Medical Science
- University of Northern Iowa: Master's of Business Administration
- Iowa Lutheran Family Residency Family Medicine
Med School
Degree
Graduate
Residency
Board Certifications
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Family Physicians
American Academy
- Hospital Medicine
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.
The procedures I have the most experience with are joint injections, abscess incision and draining, casting, punch and shave biopsies, and laceration repairs.
- 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