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University of Calabar Teaching Hospital

Family Medicine

Our Specialties Meet Our Team
24 Consultants
1972 Est.
30+ Specialties
Our Story

Over Five Decades of Exceptional Family Medicine

Welcome to the Family Medicine Department at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). We are committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare that addresses the diverse needs of individuals and families. Our department offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health support, family planning, and minor procedures. By focusing on holistic care, we aim to promote overall well-being and ensure continuity of care for patients at every stage of life.

In addition to clinical services, the department plays a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our residency program, internships, and hands-on training for medical students, we cultivate excellence in family medicine. Our team is also actively engaged in research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare delivery. With a dedicated and compassionate team, the Family Medicine Department at UCTH is your trusted partner in achieving optimal health outcomes.

54+

Years of dedicated patient care in Cross River State

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Head of Department
Leadership
Prof. Okokon, Ita Bassey
Professor of Family Medicine — Head of Department, Family Medicine
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What We Treat

Our Specialties & Services

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Tropical Medicine
Tropical Medicine focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health outcomes
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Family Medicine
Family Medicine blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Sti
Sti dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Generational Medicine (Genetrics)
Generational Medicine (Genetrics) offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Chronic Care
Chronic Care delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Social
Social providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Social & Behavioural Medicine
Social & Behavioural Medicine focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health outcomes
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Behavioural
Behavioural blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Rural Health/Pallative Care
Rural Health/Pallative Care dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Mental Health And Development
Mental Health And Development offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Primary Care/Care Of The Elderly
Primary Care/Care Of The Elderly delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Rural Health
Rural Health providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Social & Rural Health/Primary Care
Social & Rural Health/Primary Care focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health
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Clinical Tropical Medicine
Clinical Tropical Medicine blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Travel Medicine
Travel Medicine dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Hiv Medicine
Hiv Medicine offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Infectious Diseases.
Infectious Diseases delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Tropical Medicine
Tropical Medicine providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Health Care Financing
Health Care Financing focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health outcomes
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Sti
Sti blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient recovery
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Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-Communicable Diseases dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Chronic Care
Chronic Care offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Social & Behavioural Medicine
Social & Behavioural Medicine delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Rural Health/Pallative Care
Rural Health/Pallative Care providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Primary Care/Care Of The Elderly
Primary Care/Care Of The Elderly focused on accurate diagnosis innovative treatment and compassionate care promoting lasting health
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Social & Rural Health/Primary Care
Social & Rural Health/Primary Care blending modern technology clinical expertise and personalized care for safe effective patient
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Travel Medicine
Travel Medicine dedicated to specialized care precision treatment and compassionate guidance for improved health and comfort
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Infectious Diseases.
Infectious Diseases offering expert compassionate care with precision innovation and reassuring patient-focused excellence
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Health Care Financing
Health Care Financing delivering advanced diagnostics skilled treatment and compassionate support for optimal patient wellbeing
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Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-Communicable Diseases providing specialized care combining expertise innovation and attentive support for confident healing journeys
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Our People

Meet the ORL Team

Dr. Archibong Felix
Dr. Archibong Felix
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine
Prof. Okokon Ita Bassey
Prof. Okokon Ita Bassey
Consultant Surgeon
Professor of Family Medicine
Prof. Udonwa Ndifreke E
Consultant Surgeon
Professor of Family Medicine
Prof. Gyuse A. N.
Consultant Surgeon
Professor of Family Medicine (Behavioral)
Dr. Edem Charles B
Consultant Surgeon
Family Physician
Dr. Okoi Nta O
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine (Neuroscience)
Dr. Bisong E. M.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Physician
Dr. Ogbonna U. K.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Adat Promise E
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Ayuk Agam E.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Mwankon J. P.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Archibong Felix
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Legogie Annette
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Nformi Joy K.
Dr. Nformi Joy K.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Okwejie Mina
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Hagan-Okon Minika
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Njoku Otta U.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Ekereuke Akan E.
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Otung Ini-Obong
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Nwabueze Tonna
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Emedosi Kenechi
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Ojong Charles
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Nwanne Henry
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Dr. Fadipe Idorenyin
Dr. Fadipe Idorenyin
Consultant Surgeon
Family Medicine Specialist
Our Purpose

Vision, Mission & Values

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Our Vision

Efficiency Comprehensive care Patients centered care Holistic care for Patients Continuity of care

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Our Mission

Efficiency. Comprehensive care. Patients centered care. Holistic care for Patients. Continuity of care.

Core Values
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Excellence

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Compassion

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Innovation

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Integrity

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Collaboration

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Education