Ozoemena Akah
AAMC ID: 13159995
Augusta,GA
Summary
Board-certified physician with expertise in managing complex medical cases and delivering precise, patient-centered care. Experienced in systemic disorders, GI disease, and addiction medicine with hepatic/GI complications. 2025 National Trailblazer Award recipient (HCA) for innovation, leadership, and advancing clinical excellence. Committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed care and eager to apply this skill set to a challenging clinical role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Addiction Medicine Fellow
Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Manage complex patients with opioid, stimulant, and alcohol use disorders under supervision, integrating psychiatric and medical care.
- Perform buprenorphine inductions, withdrawal management, and long-term MAT with faculty oversight.
- Apply naltrexone, acamprosate, and buprenorphine in patients with hepatic disease and GI complications of substance use under supervision.
- Deliver trauma-informed counseling for patients with HCV, cirrhosis, and alcohol-related GI disease, improving adherence and outcomes.
- Collaborate with gastroenterology, psychiatry, addiction services, and social work under guidance to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Mission Team Member
Medial Mission
05.2013 - Current
- Provided medical care and health education in rural areas of Nigeria as part of a medical mission team
- Conducted screenings, examinations, and treatments for a wide range of health conditions, emphasizing empathy and patient-centered care.
- Established effective communication channels between team members and stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability in all mission activities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative methods, resulting in data-driven improvements across all mission efforts.
- Developed sustainable strategies for resource allocation, ensuring continued support for essential services within target communities.
- Assisted local communities in developing self-sufficiency through skill-building workshops focused on agriculture, health care access, education initiatives.
PGY-3 Internal Medicine Resident
HCA Mountain View Healthcare
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Demonstrated strong diagnostic reasoning and managed complex, multisystem patients with supervision as needed.
- Performed common and rare internal medicine procedures (e.g., paracentesis, thoracentesis, central line placement) under supervision.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, earning high marks on patient satisfaction surveys while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Managed chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, CKD, liver disease, and heart failure with faculty oversight.
- Integrated evidence-based medicine into patient care, including risk–benefit assessment for medications under supervision.
- Maintained dependability and accountability, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations in patient care with guidance from supervising physicians.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and social services under faculty direction.
- Mentored junior trainees and communicated complex information clearly with supervision as needed.
Mission Team Member
American Redcross
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided direct assistance to veterans through the American Red Cross in Houston, Texas, during disasters and emergencies
- Supported COVID-19 response efforts by organizing and distributing relief supplies.
- Developed volunteer retention strategies by providing comprehensive training programs, resources, and ongoing support throughout their time with the organization.
Clinical instructor
Carribean medical University
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Led interactive teaching sessions for medical students on internal medicine topics, focusing on clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice
- Developed and delivered USMLE Step 2 preparation lectures on weekly basis.
- Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
- Participated in faculty meetings, committees, and continuing education events to stay current on medical education trends and best practices for teaching medical students
physician informatics
Meddoclive/HCL
04.2016 - 07.2022
- Provided on-site support and training to physicians across multiple states in utilizing EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system effectively
- Collaborated closely with local IT teams and clinical staff to troubleshoot EHR issues.
- Developed strong rapport with colleagues and staff members, promoting teamwork within the workplace environment.
NeuroVascular Specialist
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2002 - 05.2018
- Conducted transcranial Doppler (TCD) examinations on patients to monitor cerebral blood flow
- Collaborated closely with neurologists and intensivists to interpret TCD findings and contribute to patient management plans.
- Increased efficiency by automating routine tasks with software solutions.
- Performed TCD for adult and pediatric patients, including monitoring cerebral blood flow, detecting intracranial stenosis, and assessing hemodynamics.
- Applied TCD to rule out brain death, interpreting cerebral blood flow patterns under supervision and integrating findings with clinical exams and ancillary tests.
- Collaborated with neurology, critical care, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate diagnosis, patient safety, and timely clinical decision-making.
Education
D.P.H. -
Walden University
M.D. -
Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine
M.B.A. -
Davenport University Great Lakes Bay Campus
M.Sc. -
Geisinger Commonwealth SOM
Skills
Trauma-informed care principles
Adaptability and Flexibility
Systems-based practice and healthcare advocacy
Professionalism and ethical practice
Diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based management
Teaching and mentorship of trainees
Cultural Competency, Expert
Telemedicine proficiency
EMR / EHR
Attention to detail, Expert
Mastery of medical knowledge across specialties
Collaboration and teamwork
Post Graduate Training
07/2022, 07/2025, ACGME Residency, HCA Mountain View, Las Vegas, NV, United States of America, Internal Medicine, Dr. Kartika Shetty, Dr. Manov Andrey
Publications
Akah O, Haddadin R, Shah P. An Unusual Presentation of Crohn's Disease in an Elderly Patient: A Report of a Rare Case.. Cureus. April 10, 2024. Article URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38738074/
Conservative Oxygen vs. Liberal Oxygen Therapy During Mechanical Ventilation in Intensive Care Units- A Meta-Analysis, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 05/2021, https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021.203.1_MeetingAbstracts.A2782, Sepsis-associated type 2 versus type 1 myocardial infarction with differences in comorbidities and outcomes: A propensity-matched nationwide analysis, Journal of American College of Cardiology, 03/2018, https://www.jacc.org/action/showCitFormats?doi=10.1016/S0735-1097(22)02148-9
Poster Presentation
A. Abdul Razzack, F. Ahmed, P. Shenasan, N. Shenasan, S. Mishra, O. Akah, R. Zarrar, J.P. Sosa, et al.. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . Poster presented: Conservative Oxygen vs. Liberal Oxygen Therapy During Mechanical Ventilation in Intensive Care Units- A Meta-Analysis. Remote , NV; 05/14/2021.
Event Link: https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/book/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2021
Oral presentation
Akah O & Gemil H. Management of Decompensated Cirrhosis with Ascites and Hepatic Encephalopathy.. Oral presentation: GME Sunrise Consortium; 09/27/2022. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah O, Delawal A, & Shah P. . Osteomyelitis in a Diabetic Patient. Oral presentation: GME Sunrise Consortium; 10/17/2023. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah O, He A, & Bhulla M. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm. Oral presentation: GME Sunrise Consortium; 11/14/2023. Nevada, NV.
Akah, O., Ahmed, B, & Bhullar,M. Pulmonary Embolism with Right Heart Strain - A Case Report and Management Strategies.. Oral presentation: GME Sunrise consortium; 01/09/2024. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah, O., Ammar, T., & Johnson, L.. Unraveling Bezoar Formation: Challenges and Treatment Approaches. Oral presentation: Case presentation at HCA Healthcare Southern Hills GME; 08/09/2022. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah, O., Gemil, H., & Jalal, Y. Hypertriglyceride-induced acute pancreatitis. Oral presentation: GME Sunrise Consortium; 10/18/2022. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah, O., Sivaraman, S., & Lin, B. Severe Hypoglycemia in a Patient with Failed Renal Transplant: Management Challenges and Clinical Outcomes. . Oral presentation: VA hospital; 03/29/2024. Las Vegas, NV.
Akah, O.,Ahmed, B, & Ma, J . Multiple Myeloma with High Gamma Gap - Diagnostic Dilemmas and Management Strategies. . Oral presentation: HCA GME Sunrise consortium; 09/12/2023. Las Vegas, NV.
Other Articles
AkahO, Iraninezhad H, Shehnaz S. Gallbladder Fistula Complicated by Hepatic Flexure Involvement.. HCA Health Scholarly Commons. June 27, 2024.
Pub Status: in process
Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Circle
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Medication Reconciliation Committee Mountain View Hospital
- Wellness Committee Mountain View Hospital
Accomplishments
2025 National Trailblazer Award, HCA Corporation — Recognized for innovative contributions to patient care, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and advancing clinical excellence.
Timeline
Addiction Medicine Fellow
Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
07.2025 - Current
PGY-3 Internal Medicine Resident
HCA Mountain View Healthcare
07.2022 - 07.2025
Mission Team Member
American Redcross
09.2020 - 07.2022
Clinical instructor
Carribean medical University
05.2019 - 07.2022
physician informatics
Meddoclive/HCL
04.2016 - 07.2022
Mission Team Member
Medial Mission
05.2013 - Current
NeuroVascular Specialist
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2002 - 05.2018
M.D. -
Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine
M.B.A. -
Davenport University Great Lakes Bay Campus
M.Sc. -
Geisinger Commonwealth SOM
D.P.H. -
Walden University
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