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Dr. Edwin Kwakugah, MD

Hospital Medicine*
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21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Edwin Kwakugah, MD

Dr. Edwin Kwakugah, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. They specialize in Hospital Medicine, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF GHANA / MEDICAL SCHOOL and is affiliated with Altru Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital.

Dr. Kwakugah works at Practice in Minneapolis, MN with other offices in Grand Forks, ND and Binghamton, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Respiratory Failure and Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kwakugah's Office Locations

  1. 1
    North Memorial Health Rehabilitation Therapy Center
    3300 Oakdale Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (763) 520-5200
  2. 2
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    2401 Demers Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 780-5000
  3. 3
    Altru Health System
    1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (701) 780-5000
  4. 4
    Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc.
    169 Riverside Dr, Binghamton, NY 13905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 798-5671

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Altru Hospital
  • North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Respiratory Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Respiratory Failure
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
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Hypokalemia
Pneumonia
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bleeding Disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Flutter
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Blastomycosis
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Confusion
Constipation
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Enteritis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malnutrition
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteomalacia
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Embolism
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Dislocation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Urinary Stones
Valley Fever
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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    Specialties*
    • Hospital Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184033250
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF GHANA / MEDICAL SCHOOL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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