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About Internal Medicine Specialist Billy Scott Abungu
Dr. Billy Scott Abungu is an experienced medical professional who is deeply passionate about delivering comprehensive and empathetic healthcare to his patients. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Howard University College of Medicine in 2012, following a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Montclair State University in 2001. Dr. Abungu pursued his medical journey with a residency in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital, leading to licensure in Medicine and Surgery from SUNY in 2015.
Beyond his impressive educational background, Dr. Abungu is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and the Student National Medical Association. His professional experience reflects a commitment to serving diverse communities. Dr. Abungu provided primary care services in an adult living facility, where he coordinated care among a team of caregivers. he took the lead in house calls, conducting evaluations, assessments, and comprehensive Plans of Care for adult patients in their residences.
He also managed an outpatient clinic, specializing in adult patients with chronic conditions. Dr. Abungu’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge is evident in his published works, covering a range of topics from hypoxia-inducible factors in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury to trauma-hemorrhagic shock-induced lung injury. His contributions extend beyond clinical practice, illustrating a well-rounded professional deeply committed to patient care and research. He speaks English, Spanish, Swahili.
Century Medical and Dental Center is an accredited healthcare facility in NY that operates in accordance with Article 28, a public health law. This law regulates and recognizes accreditation for public healthcare facilities, ensuring they are licensed and operated correctly. By undergoing the Article 28 process and achieving accreditation, Century Medical and Dental Center demonstrates its commitment to meeting the highest standards of care.
As a multidisciplinary medical center, we have highly qualified doctors, nurses, and support staff who are working hard to provide the best medical care to patients in Midtown Manhattan, NY, Downtown Brooklyn, NY, including Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Clinton Hill, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Harlem, Gravesneck, Flatbush, and Bedford-Stuyvesant.