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Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa | |
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| Born | 1961 Abetifi, Kwahu State, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian-American |
| Education | Volgograd State Medical University |
| Occupation(s) | Anesthesiologist, Pain Management Physician |
| Employer(s) | HEAG Pain Management Centers, Yale University School of Medicine |
| Known for | Founder of The HEAG Pain Management Center |
Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa (born 1961) is a Ghanaian-American anesthesiologist and pain management physician. He is the founder of The HEAG Pain Management Center, a medical facility focused on pain management. He previously served as an assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine.[1]
- Early Life and Education
Gyarteng-Dakwa was born in Abetifi, Kwahu State, Ghana. He received a government scholarship to study medicine at Volgograd State Medical University in Russia, where he earned his medical degree in 1990.[2]
- Career
After completing medical school, Gyarteng-Dakwa migrated to the United States, where he undertook residency training in anesthesiology at Howard University. He later completed a fellowship in critical care and pain management at Yale University School of Medicine.[3] Following his fellowship, he joined Yale's faculty as an assistant professor in anesthesiology and pain management.
Gyarteng-Dakwa later worked as a locum tenens physician at various U.S. hospitals before founding The HEAG Pain Management Center in North Carolina. The center provides pain management services and has expanded to multiple locations.[4]
In 2021, Gyarteng-Dakwa and The HEAG Pain Management Center reached a settlement of $500,000 with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations related to improper billing for nerve tests between 2011 and 2016.[5]
- Philanthropy
He established the HEAG Foundation, which supports schools and communities in Ghana through medical aid and educational programs.[6]
- References
- ^ "Top Doctors: Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa". Marquis Top Doctors. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa's Profile". HEAG Pain Management. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ Smith, John (2021). "Advancements in Pain Management". Journal of Pain Research. 34: 45–60.
- ^ "HEAG Expands to Multiple Locations". Medical News. 2023-06-15.
- ^ "North Carolina Medical Provider to Pay Settlement". U.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "HEAG Foundation Initiatives". HEAG Foundation. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
Category:1961 births Category:Ghanaian physicians Category:American anesthesiologists Category:Yale University faculty