Abiedu Abaaba, MD
Infectious Disease Specialist
Physician Profile
Abiedu Abaaba, MD, received his medical degree from University of Nigeria College of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at West Virginia University and his subspecialty training in Infectious Disease at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Abaaba’s areas of expertise include:
Infectious Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Hepatitis C
Wound Care
Specialties:
Infectious Disease Specialist
An Internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
University of Nigeria College of Medicine,
1987 - 1992
Internship
University of Nigeria College of Medicine,
1992 - 1994
Residency
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
2002 - 2007
Fellowship
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
2007 - 2009
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center South
Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Languages:
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Primary Care, Inc.
From the Doctor:
I have a lot of varied interests that I like to peruse when I am not in the office. I enjoy traveling with my family, watching movies, cooking and gardening. I also play soccer and sing gospel music.