Dr. Omotola O. Uwaifo received her medical degree from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine in Nigeria. She went on to complete her internship and residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. She completed her fellowship in neonatology at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.

Dr. Uwaifo is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Neonatology). She has been on staff at Ochsner since 2010 in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and enjoys taking care of preterm and sick newborns. She has a special clinical interest in clinical teaching and neonatal resuscitation. She believes that all newborns deserve the very best start possible. Dr. Uwaifo enjoys watching soccer and Star Trek in her free time.

Medical Education

University of Ibadan College of Medicine, University College Hospital
Field of Study: MBBS

Internship

Howard University Hospital

Residency

Howard University Hospital
Field of Study: PEDIATRICS

Fellowship

University of Maryland Medical Center
Field of Study: NEONATAL - PERINATAL MEDICINE

University of Maryland Medical Center
Field of Study: NEONATAL -PERINATAL MEDICINE