Ikemefuna I Akusoba, MD

Dr. Ikemefuna Akusoba is a surgeon who specializes in helping patients achieve healthier weights and overcome weight-related health challenges. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica and completed his residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network in 2017. Dr. Akusoba furthered his expertise through a fellowship at Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital in 2018, gaining advanced training in surgical techniques. With 14 years of experience in medicine, he brings extensive knowledge to his practice and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Akusoba practices at St. Luke's Weight Management Centers in both Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey. He focuses on treating obesity and overweight conditions in both adults and children, as well as managing complex cases like short bowel syndrome. His surgical expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopies to examine the digestive system and laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Akusoba also …specializes in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, a weight loss procedure that helps patients achieve significant and lasting results. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.