Dr. Osahon Ukponmwan
Superior Care in Yonkers, NY
About Us
At Yonkers Nephrology , we provide a superior level of care in a very friendly and welcoming environment.
Because communication is essential to receiving the proper care, our office staff is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Prioritizing Your Health
When you become our patient, your health is our number one priority. We invite you to our practice to receive care and treatment for any conditions related to kidney function or high blood pressure. Thanks to our on-premises equipment—the majority of the treatments we offer are performed right in our office.
Osahon Ukponmwan, MD, MPH, FACP
Yonkers Nephrology was started in 1991 as a solo practice by Dr Ukponmwan after completing Nephrology and Hypertension training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
A few years later the practice became incorporated as Yonkers Nephrology, P.C in the State of New York.
Dr Ukponmwan graduated from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Nigeria in 1979
He obtained the Master of Public Health degree in 1983 and Master of Science degree in Population Science in 1984 from the prestigious Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.
Dr Ukponmwan completed his internship and residency program in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center which is a major teaching hospital affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
Yonkers Nephrology was started in 1991 as a solo practice by Dr Ukponmwan after completing Nephrology and Hypertension training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
A few years later the practice became incorporated as Yonkers Nephrology, P.C in the State of New York.
Dr Ukponmwan graduated from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Nigeria in 1979
He obtained the Master of Public Health degree in 1983 and Master of Science degree in Population Science in 1984 from the prestigious Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.
Dr Ukponmwan completed his internship and residency program in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center which is a major teaching hospital affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.
Dr Ukponmwan has admitting privileges at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, Saint John's Riverside Hospital, Yonker and Montefiore –Mount Vernon Hospital.
He is the Medical Director of Davita - Yonkers Dialysis Center and Westchester Home Center of Excellence.
Dr Ukponmwan is active in the community and for many years was the proud sponsor of Bryn Mawr Boys and Girls Club, Yonkers.
Dr Ukponmwan is a member of many professional organizations including AMA, ACP, RPA and ESMA.
He is Board certified in Nephrology and Hypertension and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr Ukponmwan can be reached at 914-779-0141.
He is the Medical Director of Davita - Yonkers Dialysis Center and Westchester Home Center of Excellence.
Dr Ukponmwan is active in the community and for many years was the proud sponsor of Bryn Mawr Boys and Girls Club, Yonkers.
Dr Ukponmwan is a member of many professional organizations including AMA, ACP, RPA and ESMA.
He is Board certified in Nephrology and Hypertension and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Dr Ukponmwan can be reached at 914-779-0141.
Education/ Post Graduate Training:
1973-1979
College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin, Benin - City, Nigeria
M.B. B.S. (M.D.), June 1979
M.B. B.S. (M.D.), June 1979
1984-1988
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons -Harlem Hospital Center-NYU
Resident - Internal Medicine: Completed Three years of residency in Internal Medicine in this busy major affiliate of Columbia University
Resident - Internal Medicine: Completed Three years of residency in Internal Medicine in this busy major affiliate of Columbia University
1989-1991
Albert Einstein College of Medicine I Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Nephrology Fellow: The training involves all facets of consultative nephrology and hypertension, modem and conventional hemodialysis techniques, peritoneal dialysis including IPD, CAPO, and COPD; all problems associated with donorrelated and cadaveric kidney transplant.
Nephrology Fellow: The training involves all facets of consultative nephrology and hypertension, modem and conventional hemodialysis techniques, peritoneal dialysis including IPD, CAPO, and COPD; all problems associated with donorrelated and cadaveric kidney transplant.
1982-1983
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Master of Public Health, June 1983
Master of Public Health, June 1983
1983-1984
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Master of Science, in Population Science, June 1984
Master of Science, in Population Science, June 1984
LICENSURES:
New York State Full License: 173320
CERTIFICATIONS:
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology) 2007
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology) 1996
- American Board of Internal Medicine 1991
PRESENT POSITION I ACADEMIC RANK:
1999 - PRESENT
Yonkers Dialysis Center, Yonkers, NY
Medical Director: Medical director in charge of this 21 station dialysis center with the capacity of serving over 170 patients. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting and directing the professional ESRD services. This also includes adequate training of nurses and technicians. I serve as chairperson of the CQI Committee.
Medical Director: Medical director in charge of this 21 station dialysis center with the capacity of serving over 170 patients. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting and directing the professional ESRD services. This also includes adequate training of nurses and technicians. I serve as chairperson of the CQI Committee.
2001 - 2011
Pelham Parkway Dialysis Center, Bronx, NY
Medical Director: Medical Director in charge of this 24 station dialysis center with the capacity of serving over 150 patients. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting and directing the professional ESRD services. This also includes adequate training of nurses and technicians. I serve as chairperson of the CQI Committee.
Medical Director: Medical Director in charge of this 24 station dialysis center with the capacity of serving over 150 patients. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, conducting and directing the professional ESRD services. This also includes adequate training of nurses and technicians. I serve as chairperson of the CQI Committee.
2011 - 2018
Pelham Parkway Dialysis Center, Bronx, NY
Medical Director (Home Program): As the Medical Director, I supervise the care of patients on Home modalities in collaboration with the PD I HHD Nurse.
Medical Director (Home Program): As the Medical Director, I supervise the care of patients on Home modalities in collaboration with the PD I HHD Nurse.
2018 - PRESENT
Westchester Home Center of Excellence
Medical Director. This center provides Home dialysis modalities to patients with chronic kidney disease.
Medical Director. This center provides Home dialysis modalities to patients with chronic kidney disease.
1991 - PRESENT
Yonkers Nephrology, P.C., Yonkers, NY
Private practice of Internal Medicine, Hypertension and Kidney Diseases with admitting privileges in the local community hospitals. I also have full admitting privileges at Montefiore Medical Center I Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Private practice of Internal Medicine, Hypertension and Kidney Diseases with admitting privileges in the local community hospitals. I also have full admitting privileges at Montefiore Medical Center I Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
1991 - 2010
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Clinical instructor of Medicine: The functions include conducting teaching rounds for the fellows, medical residents and students affiliated with the medical college and Montefiore Medical Center.
Clinical instructor of Medicine: The functions include conducting teaching rounds for the fellows, medical residents and students affiliated with the medical college and Montefiore Medical Center.
TEACHING ACTIVITIES- HOSPITAL/OFFICE BASED
Teaching Medicine Attending at various times at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY and Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
HOSPITAL/UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
JULY 2013-PRESENT
Member of Divisional Council; Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
JULY 2007-PRESENT
Member of Credentials Committee; Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
2004-PRESENT
Member of Medical Board; St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY
2000-2004
Member of Divisional Council; Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
HONORS & AWARDS:
1994-1995
Most outstanding Sub-specialty Attending, presented by the Family Practice
NOV.2000
Residents at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY Certificate of Appreciation Edo Club of New Jersey, New Jersey
OCT.2006
Certificate of Appreciation: Remington Flyers, New Rochelle, NY
PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Member:
American Medical Association (Current)
Member:
American College of Physicians (Current)
Member:
American Society of Nephrology (Current)
Member:
Renal Physicians Association (Current)
LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS:
MAY 12, 1984
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA Panelist:
Delivered a paper on "The Role of Tradomedicalists in Health Care."
Conference theme: Changing patterns of the health problems in Africa
Delivered a paper on "The Role of Tradomedicalists in Health Care."
Conference theme: Changing patterns of the health problems in Africa
MAY 5, 1984
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Student Coordinator: Organized conference and facilitated workshop on"Community Health Issues in Developing Countries."Conference theme: Academic Public Health and the Community
Student Coordinator: Organized conference and facilitated workshop on"Community Health Issues in Developing Countries."Conference theme: Academic Public Health and the Community
MAY 14,1983
Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Student Coordinator: Organized conference and facilitated workshops on "PublicHealth Issues in Developing Countries."Conference theme: Public Health, An Agenda for the Undeserved.
Student Coordinator: Organized conference and facilitated workshops on "PublicHealth Issues in Developing Countries."Conference theme: Public Health, An Agenda for the Undeserved.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Sponsor-
Bryn Mawr Boys' Cub Soccer Team
Sponsor- Bryn Mawr Boys and Girls Club- Baseball and Basketball team
Sponsor- Bryn Mawr Boys and Girls Club- Baseball and Basketball team
CLINICAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Principal Investigator-
2013 -A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo controlled, Phase 3 Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of AMG 416 in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Subjects with Chronic Kidney
Disease on Hemodialysis.
Principal Investigator- 2011 -A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo Controlled, phase Ill study of Dialysate containing soluble ferric Pyrophosphate (SFP) in Chronic Kidney Disease patients receiving hemodialysis: The Continuous Replacement Using Iron Soluble Equivalents (CRUISE) study.
Principal Investigator- 2011 -A prospective, multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded, comparator-controlled study to describe the safety and efficacy of Daptomycin for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) and staphylococcus aureus bacteremia among subjects with moderate or severe renal impairment (DAP-RENSE-08-05)
Principal Investigator- 2008-outcome trial evaluation the efficacy and safety of Norditropin in adult patients on Chronic Hemodialysis. A randomized, double -blind, parallel group, placebo controlled, multi- center trial Principal Investigator- 2007 -A phase 3 randomized, active -controlled, open label, multi- center study of the safety and efficacy of AF37702 injection for the maintenance treatment of Anemia in hemodialysis patients previously treated with Epoetin Alfa.
Principal Investigator- 2007- A phase IV, long term observational safety study in ESRD subjects treated with Lanthanium Carbonate
Principal Investigator- 2005-A phase IV open label, multi- center Trial evaluating the efficacy of FOSRENOL compared to existing therapy in adults with ESRD treated for hyperphosphatemia.
Principal Investigator- 2004 - The treatment of Anemia with Aranesp (ST AAR) Study
Principal Investigator- 2002 -A multi -center study using once every other week subcut administration of Aranesp and Iron guided Algorithms to treat subjects with Anemia of Chronic Renal insufficiency
Principal Investigator- 2000 - A multi - center study using once every other week subcut administration of Erythropoetin (Procrit- Orthobiotec) to treat subjects with Anemia of Chronic Renal insufficiency
Disease on Hemodialysis.
Principal Investigator- 2011 -A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo Controlled, phase Ill study of Dialysate containing soluble ferric Pyrophosphate (SFP) in Chronic Kidney Disease patients receiving hemodialysis: The Continuous Replacement Using Iron Soluble Equivalents (CRUISE) study.
Principal Investigator- 2011 -A prospective, multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded, comparator-controlled study to describe the safety and efficacy of Daptomycin for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) and staphylococcus aureus bacteremia among subjects with moderate or severe renal impairment (DAP-RENSE-08-05)
Principal Investigator- 2008-outcome trial evaluation the efficacy and safety of Norditropin in adult patients on Chronic Hemodialysis. A randomized, double -blind, parallel group, placebo controlled, multi- center trial Principal Investigator- 2007 -A phase 3 randomized, active -controlled, open label, multi- center study of the safety and efficacy of AF37702 injection for the maintenance treatment of Anemia in hemodialysis patients previously treated with Epoetin Alfa.
Principal Investigator- 2007- A phase IV, long term observational safety study in ESRD subjects treated with Lanthanium Carbonate
Principal Investigator- 2005-A phase IV open label, multi- center Trial evaluating the efficacy of FOSRENOL compared to existing therapy in adults with ESRD treated for hyperphosphatemia.
Principal Investigator- 2004 - The treatment of Anemia with Aranesp (ST AAR) Study
Principal Investigator- 2002 -A multi -center study using once every other week subcut administration of Aranesp and Iron guided Algorithms to treat subjects with Anemia of Chronic Renal insufficiency
Principal Investigator- 2000 - A multi - center study using once every other week subcut administration of Erythropoetin (Procrit- Orthobiotec) to treat subjects with Anemia of Chronic Renal insufficiency