UT Health East Texas Physicians Carthage - Extended Hours Clinic
Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
*Age Range: Newborn and up
UT Health Carthage
UT Health Henderson
Gerald Akpassa, MD, is a board-certified physician who works as a hospitalist at UT Health Carthage and UT Health Henderson. He offers comprehensive care to his patients when they need it the most. "As a hospitalist, I'm here to make sure my patients get the best care in the hospital. I work in partnership with their primary care physician to improve the level of care they receive."
Dr. Akpassa enjoys using his experience to take better care of his patients. "I stay abreast of new information and technologies. That way, my patients know they'll get the best, most updated level of care," he said. "It's rewarding to help patients get better so they can return home."
American Board of Internal Medicine, Board Certification
Internal Medicine Residency: McLaren Regional Medical Center, Michigan State University, Flint, Mich.
Doctor of Medicine: College of Medicine of The University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Texas Medical Association, Member
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, Member
Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization, Medical Director of The Year
