Akata Abung, MD

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A Specialist in Internal Medicine Providing Care to Hospitalized Patients

Akata Abung, MD, is an internal medicine hospitalist. This means he cares for adult patients during hospital stays for conditions like heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and infections.

Dr. Abung is experienced in:

  • Diagnosing and treating common illnesses
  • Learning a patient’s medical history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Providing preventive care in partnership with specialists, surgeons and nurses
  • Ordering and interpreting labs, imaging and diagnostic tests
  • Overseeing and adjusting medications
  • Providing health education and counseling to patients and families to explain conditions, treatments and care plans
  • Facilitating discharge planning and transitions to outpatient care, rehabilitation or home services

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine - Hospital

(218) 751-5430

Background Information

Education & Training History

Residency:
Internal Medicine: Mobile Infirmary, Mobile, AL
Medical School:
University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Experience & Research

Professional memberships: 

  • American College of Physicians
  • Royal College of Physicians

Idea of Care

Offering a holistic and patient-centered approach to care is very important to me. I am a good listener, and I work with my patients to come up with a plan of care that meets their needs.

Personal Interests

Outside of patient care, Dr. Abung is working toward completing his first marathon. He enjoys running, swimming and working out at the gym.

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